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Search for:. Videos Activities Podcasts. Photo credit: Loggerhead sea turtles coming out of their nest. Sincerely, Dr. Students can submit science questions on the ASK page. Are you a teacher, parent, or curious grown-up? Follow along on Twitter or Facebook. Just send a message to Dr. These slow-moving gentle giants are extremely docile and peace-loving creatures that generally live stress-free lives. This combination of calm and healthy living is likely another explanation for their extreme longevity.
Jean Marie Bauhaus has been writing about a wide range of topics since Her articles have appeared on a number of popular websites, and she is also the author of two urban fantasy novels. By using the site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in our Policy, and to our Terms of Use. Theories There is no hard and fast answer for why turtles and tortoises live so long.
Slow Growth One reason turtles are believed to have such long lifespans is their slowness. Reproduction Another explanation is that the long lives of turtles and tortoises gives them an evolutionary advantage that aids in effective reproduction. Lifestyle The longest-lived of all the turtle species, the Galapagos giant tortoise, eats a strict vegetarian diet that's full of greens and free of fat and cholesterol.
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