Fact Sheet
Reproduction
A family tree that is quite bear
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Reproduction
I am not a prolific species, although I can reach a respectable age. During my adult life, I will add to my lineage, if all goes well, two individuals that will grow to adulthood. Not complicated to draw my family tree!
Capacités physiques
Baby turtles are contortionists!
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Capacités physiques
Baby turtles are veritable contortionists. At birth, they are 4 cm in length. How do they occupy the inside of an egg that is 3 cm long x 2 cm wide for several months? They are folded in half!
Did you know?
The wood turtle dances to attract its favorite meal!
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Did you know?
Indeed I stomp my feet on the ground to lure earthworms. I am thus imitating the rain that falls to get them out of their tunnels.
Reptiles sensitive to human activities
Turtles are very sensitive to human activities. Cars, boats and construction that destroys their habitat are all factors that threaten their survival. Click to discover what the Ecomuseum Zoo is doing to help!
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