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Q. I know tortoises live on land. Does that mean box turtles (which also live on land) are tortoises? How many true tortoises are there, what parts of the world do they live in and how big do they get ...

Turtles can be confusing animals, since they have characteristics that are traditionally associated with both reptiles and amphibians. For example, their smooth skin makes most people think of ...