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by Benyajawo
Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Reptiles
Topic: What’s the difference between turtles, tortoises and terrapins?
Replies: 2
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Re: What’s the difference between turtles, tortoises and terrapins?

The distinction between turtles, tortoises, and terrapins can indeed be confusing. I learned it's all about the habitat they prefer. In the US, we tend to use 'turtle' broadly, while in the UK and South Africa, 'turtle' is for marine species, 'terrapin' is for freshwater, and 'tortoise' is for land ...

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