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tortoise [ˈtɔ:təs, Am ˈtɔ:rt̬əs] N ZOOL

tortoise

żółw m (lądowy)

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In low relief along a classical frieze, tortoises alternate with hares. en.wikipedia.org

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

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

The investigators offered the explanation that seropositive tortoises had survived an initial infection, then developed chronic disease. 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

Gopher tortoises spend most of their time in long burrows, up to 14.5 m in length and 3 m deep. en.wikipedia.org

Throughout the wetland regions, aboriginals hunted for kangaroo, emu, snakes, tortoise, mudfish, gilgies and water birds and their eggs, to name a few food sources. en.wikipedia.org

These forests also provide habitat for gopher tortoises, which, as keystone species, dig burrows that provide habitat for hundreds of other species of animals. en.wikipedia.org

The famous testudo (tortoise) formation was utilized to protect the advancing legions. en.wikipedia.org

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