Tortoise Anatomy
Tortoises are reptiles. This means that they are cold-blooded, have scales but not hair or feathers. being cold-blooded mean that they rely on external heat such as the sun. Tortoises have hearts with three chambers whereas humans have four chambers. Tortoises also lay eggs. Other examples of reptiles are snakes, lizards and crocodilians. On this page it will briefly discuss the anatomy of Chelonians. Scientists call tortoises Chelonians. By understanding the anatomy of a tortoise will help understand how we can care for them better.
