The Tortoise: Animals that carry their houses with them

A tortoise is a reptile. Is this true or false?

• True

• False

Which one of the following animals are also reptiles?

• Dog

• Cat

• Snake

• Fish

What do tortoises have that protect them?

• A shell

• A barn that they live in

• People protect them.

Tortoises eat...

• Wood

• Meat

• Plants

Tortoises hide their heads, feet and tails in the shell when they...

• are threatened. (in danger)

• are hungry.

• are hot.

You can tell the age of a tortoise by the...

• way they eat.

• way they walk.

• rings on its shell.

Do tortoises have teeth?

• No.

• Yes.

Do tortoises have ears?

• Yes.

• No.

Do tortoises smell very well?

• Yes.

• No.

Why do tortoises like to sun bathe?

• They are warm blooded.

• They are cold blooded.

• They have no blood.