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Can you tell the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Write a few lines.

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Can you tell the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Write a few lines.

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  1. Turtles have a flat back whereas a tortoise does not have a flat back.

  2. Turtles can live both on land and water whereas a tortoise lives entirely above water.

  3. Turtles are omnivorous whereas a tortoise is mostly herbivorous.

  4. Turtle’s shell is lighter than the tortoise's.

  5. A tortoise can live up to 150 years whereas a turtle can live up to 40 years.

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