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Turtles have a far greater sense of smell than even the famed bloodhound. Every sense of the turtle is beyond the capacity of any other animal on the planet.
However, turtles cannot hear very well as they are missing an eardrum.
I have just discovered this while playing with security cam. Focused it on turtles in pond. (see what they really do when im not watching.) Ends up Doing what I would figure... Bask in SUN!!! about every 20-30 min. do lap around pond then back to there ROCK. When they would come back up on to land they would actually SNIFF like a dog does. Never noticed it before but they will have there heads up, way up, and I noticed there noses SNIFFING. They seem to get a lot from sniffing cuz they would do it for minutes at a time. never really thought about them smelling.
By the way, cant figure out how they KNOW when Im watching them on CAM. As soon as view cam. They would get abit jumpy or edgie and even look straight in to cam. sometimes jump off sometimes just look a bit annoyed and keep an eye on me.
Just something I've observed..
No, turtles cannot see inside their shells because their shells are made of bone and are fused to their spine and ribcage. They rely on their well-developed sense of touch and hearing to navigate the world around them.
Turtles are thought to have exceptional night vision due to the unusually large number of rod cells in their retinas. Turtles have color vision with a wealth of cone subtypes with sensitivities ranging from the near Ultraviolet (UV A) to Red.
No. Turtles' shells are one of the bones in their bodies. It is actually part of their backbone. They are born attached to them.
Actually, yes they can. The only type of turtle that can't blink, is a snapping turtle. All others can. [:
When they are young they they can't see in color.They can when they turn 12.
Turtles can see color as it helps with their survival techniques.
(got that off Bear Grylls!)
no
Yes they can, I am a huge turtle lover and know that they have excellent vision and like some other reptiles can see in Ultra Violet.
No, most turtles see in a range broader than humans including ultraviolet.
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What animals have shells?
scopata animals don't have shells turtles and shellfish do
What are some examples of animals with shells?
Some examples of animals with shells include snails, clams, oysters, turtles, and hermit crabs. Shells serve as protective outer coverings for these animals, providing support and defense against predators.
What observations did Charles Darwin make about Galapagos tortoises?
turtles have shells....
When do turtles get out of their shells?
Turtles do not "get out of their shells" as their shells are a part of their skeletal structure and cannot be removed. The shell is fused to the turtle's body and provides protection for their vital organs.
Are turtles and tortoises the same thing?
No, turtles and tortoises are not the same thing. Turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic reptiles with flat, streamlined shells for swimming, while tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles with domed shells designed for protection.
Can all turtles pull their head legs and tail inside their shell?
No
Why turtles have no shells?
Turtles have shells. Look it up if you don't trust me.
Does a tortoises have a spine?
They do inside their shells at the top in the middle.
Can turtles get out of their shells?
No
Do sea turtles or land turtles have sronger shells?
sea turtles
Do turtle change shells?
Turtles do not change shells
What do turtles do when they get to large for there shells?
turtles never get too large for a shell,the shells grows with them the shell is part if there skin
How are box turtles different from other turtles?
Box turtles are easily recognized by their box-like shells. Because of the box-like structure, the turtle is able to fit completely inside its shell.
Is a turtle a vertebrates or invertebrates?
A turtle is a vertebrate.
Does turtles lay eggs with shells?
It lay eggs with shells in the sands
What is the turtles defense?
Hide in There Shells
Where do turtles hide from preys?
in there shells?
