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"http://www.bio.davidson.edu/projects/herpcons/herps_of_NC/turtles/turtles.html " Turtles (order Testudines) represent the oldest of all living reptiles; they have undergone little change since their beginnings early in the Triassic period. Their shell consists of an upper section, the carapace, and a lower section, the plastron. Turtles are found throughout North Carolina, from the Coastal Plain to the mountains in the west. Overall, twenty species of turtles, belonging to six different families inhabit North Carolina. Five of these species are sea turtles and one (the Eastern Box turtle) is primarily terrestrial. The rest are semi-aquatic, inhabiting North Carolina's ponds, wetlands, and other water bodies. The greatest threat to turtles is habitat loss, particularly destruction and degradation of aquatic habitats. However, the destruction of terrestrial habitat surrounding wetlands and ponds which is required for nesting, and hibernation in some species, poses significant threats as well. In addition thousands of turtles are crushed every year by cars on North Carolina's roads and highways.
Yes, you can have a tortoise in North Carolina as a pet. However, it is important to check the specific laws and regulations regarding tortoise ownership in your area and ensure that you can provide proper care for the animal.
I know that it's illegal to sell or buy tortoises and turtles in NC - you won't find any in pet stores here. I don't know about just HAVING one. I bought a 3-Toed Texas Box Turtle in Maryland four years ago and brought it with me when I moved to NC. If owning it here is breaking the law, obviously no one bothers me about it. Hope that at least half-answers your question.
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feathers
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Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda was a Galápagos tortoise.
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A porpoise is a dolphin and a tortoise is a turtle.
When was Tent tortoise created?
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The tortoise with a Pretty Daughter
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The Galapagos tortoise
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A leopard tortoise. :)
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...Tortoise.
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you draw the tortoise and then rub out its body
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No, a tortoise is a reptile
What is baby tortoise called?
A Tortoise.
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No tooth has a tortoise.
How big are tortoise eggs?
they can be has big as the tortoise
Why is the tortoise shell rough?
To protect the tortoise.
What was the tortoise's nickname?
What particular tortoise are you asking about?
What do they call a tortoise leg?
A tortoise leg
