Generally, tortoises have a very long ......... span. They can live to be 100 years old! neck tail life wing
Tortoises are also called ......... turtles because they don't live in oceans like their cousins the sea turtles. land marine insect bird
Tortoises have hard ......... on their backs that protect them from predators. swords swarms fleas shells
When pregnant, female tortoises dig ......... in the ground. They will then lay eggs in these. trees nests nicks plants
Most tortoises are herbivores. This means that their ......... generally consist of plants and not animals. papers climates diets baskets
Tortoises are very ......... animals because they don't move very quickly at all. fast large slow rapid
Tortoises often hide within their shells when they are ......... and feel threatened. happy jovial afraid depressed
Tortoises are generally gentle animals and don't normally ......... people. This means that they don't use their teeth to pierce human skin. burn slice bite swear
Tortoises need ......... because UVA and UVB rays are important in order for them to be healthy. darkness sunshine nightfall fog
There is a popular children's fable called the Tortoise and the .......... The moral of this story is that a slow and steady pace always wins in the race called life. Horse Hair Harmony Hare
