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Tortoises are slow, but turtles (which swim in fresh water or salt water) are actually quite fast.
Tortoises are so slow because mainly of the heavy shell they carry on their back. In addition, not known to many people, their legs are naturally spread apart, so that also provides difficulty to walking, and slows it down considerably.
Turtles are fast because their shell is flat (unlike the dome shell of a tortoise), and they have webbed feet with powerful muscles to help them swim. They are usually slow when on land, but fast when in water.
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∙ 11y agoI can not answer that question but you could probably find the answer to that question if you put an s after turtle
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∙ 12y agoIf you had a really big shell on your back wouldn't you walk slow? Oh and they have webbed feet i guess that's another reason :P
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How fast is a turtle?
turtles on land are slow but in water they are faster than you can swim!
Why is a turtle so slow?
The term "Slow" is based on your perspective. From our perspective, turtles are slow because they move slower than we do and, indeed, even slower than other things their size. This is only true, however, on land. In the water they are actually very fast. For instance, a green turtle in the sea can reach nearly 20mph. So, the belief that turtles are slow is based on the perspective of a land creature, which turtles are for only brief periods of their life.
What is slower than a sloth?
On land turtles are very slow, moving as slow as .2mph. In the water, however, some turtles can reach 22mph.
Do starfish and turtles have anything the same?
yes their both reptiles, stay in the sea, and are slow.
Why do turtles move very slow but swim really fast?
they swim fast because that's how they are!
What kind of animals are slow?
Sloths, turtles... Are elephants slow? You know because they are so big. Crocodiles are slow when they walk.
Why do sea turtles mistake plastic bags as jellyfish?
Because turtles are slow.. Hahahahahaha get their slow.
What is a turtle host?
it means to be a host like you can host anything like a TV show also it is to be slow because turtles are slow so the full definition is a host of anything who is also slow at it
How fast is a turtle?
turtles on land are slow but in water they are faster than you can swim!
Why is a turtle so slow?
The term "Slow" is based on your perspective. From our perspective, turtles are slow because they move slower than we do and, indeed, even slower than other things their size. This is only true, however, on land. In the water they are actually very fast. For instance, a green turtle in the sea can reach nearly 20mph. So, the belief that turtles are slow is based on the perspective of a land creature, which turtles are for only brief periods of their life.
How slow is an turtle?
The term "Slow" is based on your perspective. From our perspective, turtles are slow because they move slower than we do and, indeed, even slower than other things their size. This is only true, however, on land. In the water they are actually very fast. For instance, a green turtle in the sea can reach nearly 20mph. So, the belief that turtles are slow is based on the perspective of a land creature, which turtles are for only brief periods of their life.
What else do slow moving turtles and snails have for protection?
well turtles are not that slow but i am pretty sure the only protection is its shell although a snapping turtle has its mouth
Why do predators eat long neck turtles?
Because long neck turtles are slow on land.
Why are sea turtles slow on land?
thats just the way they are they are very very slow
What are some adjectives that describes Turtles?
Slow,stupid
Things that move slow?
Turtles, slugs, snails
What is slower than a sloth?
On land turtles are very slow, moving as slow as .2mph. In the water, however, some turtles can reach 22mph.
