Reptiles
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Turtles and tortoises – long-lived reptiles
Turtles and tortoises Turtles first appeared on Earth about 255 million years ago Turtles have been around for over 200…
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Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)
Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) It certainly would not fit in the terrarium or in a cage. This powerful turtle…
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The fastest reptiles – Top 10
Reptiles – top speed Below we present a summary of the fastest reptiles. They are not as fast as mammals…
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Alligator snapping turtle – powerful jaws
Alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) One of the largest freshwater turtles The original and, therefore, unapproachable appearance stirs a strange…
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Archelon ischyros – the largest known turtle
Archelon ischyros – the largest known turtle of all time “Ruler turtle” The largest living turtle in the world is…
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