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tortoise <tortoise(s)> [ˈtɔːtəs] N

tortoise

龟 guī

tortoise

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The hunting of the tortoises was responsible for greatly diminishing, and in some cases eliminating, certain species. en.wikipedia.org

The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for 360 other animal species. en.wikipedia.org

Between these groups tortoises throw jets of water. en.wikipedia.org

In this cartoon short, a tortoise is pitted against a hare in a race. en.wikipedia.org

The peineta was once made of tortoise shell, but is now usually made of synthetic materials such as acrylic or plastic. en.wikipedia.org

The taking of gopher tortoises for sale or use as food or pets has also had a serious effect on some populations. en.wikipedia.org

Therefore, conservation efforts focused on the gopher tortoise aid these species as well. en.wikipedia.org

It has houses for variety of real reptiles such as tortoises, snakes, lizards and chameleons. en.wikipedia.org

The tortoise was estimated to be 188 years old at this time. en.wikipedia.org

A tortoise's longevity is suggested by its long lifespan and its shell, which was thought to protect it from any foe. en.wikipedia.org

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