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The St. Johns River has a wonderful and diverse variety of wildlife. The river’s vertebrate wildlife includes all the fish species in the water and birds in the air too. But there are also frogs, ...

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 and tortoises, though related, exhibit key differences. Turtles are primarily aquatic with streamlined shells and webbed feet, suited for swimming and varied diets. Tortoises are land-based, ...

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Generally, tortoises do not swim, according to Andy C. Highfield, author of the Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortoises and Turtles. In the case of commonly kept pet species, "deep water is a serious hazard ...

If you've had pets for a while and are looking for something a bit different, tortoises could be right for you. However, before you get one, there are several elements to consider. Their size varies ...

Learn about gopher tortoises, a keystone species found in South Carolina’s sandhills. Discover the vital role of gopher tortoises, a keystone species in the sandhills ecosystem, and why they have one ...