Definition A
Tortoise is a reptile from the Chelonian family and dwells well on land.
A
Turtle is a reptile from the Chelonian family and dwells well in the water.
Distribution Tortoise: Found mostly in Asia and Africa but some species exist in Americas too.
Turtle: Africa, America.
Shape of the shell Tortoise: Mostly large dome shaped shells (with bumps on the top in some species).
Turtle: Mostly flat, streamlined shells.
Weight of the shell Tortoise: The shells are heavier.
Turtle: Generally light-weight shell.
Limbs Tortoise: Feet are short and sturdy with bent legs.
Turtle: Webbed feet with long claws.
Diet Tortoise: Most are herbivores, but some species prefer live food.
Turtle: Eats fruits, veggies, leafy vegetation and meat, hence they are omnivores.
Birth Tortoise hatchlings move from their nest to the mothers burrow soon after birth.
Turtle hatchlings stay in their nest on their own for 90-120 days.
Family Tortoise: Chelonians
Turtle: Chelonians
Class Tortoise: Reptilia
Turtle: Reptilia
Kingdom Tortoise: Animalia
Turtle: Animalia
Crown Group Tortoise: Chelonia
Turtle: Chelonia
Lifespan Tortoise: 80-150 years. The longest living Tortoise is 326 years.
Turtle: 20-40 years. The oldest was 86 years.
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