Turtles and tortoises are animals that can share many qualities, as well as different ones. Over time, turtles and tortoises have developed to withstand the environment they thrive in. Both turtles and tortoises have firm shells, lay their eggs in soil or sand, and neither have actually teeth (they use their beaks to “bite”). However, these animals have many differences as well; while tortoises live on land, have longer necks, and have round and bumpy shells, turtles habitats are in water, their necks are shorter, and their shells are flat and smooth. Also, turtles have webbed feet to help them navigate better in the water, while tortoises have bent and sturdy legs.
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