15 Feb 07
The post that was quoted here has been removedI thought tortoises and turtles were the same, "tortoise" being the French word for "turtle". And LEO (dict.leo.org) translates the German word "Schildkröte" as "turtle" or "tortoise". But according to Wikipedia they are not the same. Now I am confused.
15 Feb 07
Originally posted by NordlysTortoise - Land
I thought tortoises and turtles were the same, "tortoise" being the French word for "turtle". And LEO (dict.leo.org) translates the German word "Schildkröte" as "turtle" or "tortoise". But according to Wikipedia they are not the same. Now I am confused.
Turtle -Water
Simple!
15 Feb 07
Originally posted by oxtobyA terrapin is a pin that is land based.
terrapin?
There are no turtles unique to the Galapagos, although I am sure the oceanic ones stop by occasionally to see the Tortoises.
Tortoises are not turtles, whatever the French may say.
From a philosphical viewpoint, I disagree that not being a Cheetah makes it any more likely you are a turtle. I would argue the fact that you are posting on this site makes that statistically most unlikely.
15 Feb 07
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Originally posted by oxtobyterrapin (small) - fresh water and land
terrapin?
turtle (large) - sea water and land
tortoise (medium) - fresh water and land
..that's my understanding, but not sure. Someone confirm/correct this.
sizes in bracket by the way, obviously.
Edit: turtles live much longer than cheeters, so if you are a turtle you have a long way to go for! Garapagos island is a good place I heard, I've never been though.