Tortoises are turtles who live on land and use water only for bathing and drinking.
Hingebacks are a species of tortoise who come from Africa and have hinges on the bottom part of their shells which can close up to protect the hindquarters. You can buy one at the pet store for about forty dollars. The pet store will tell you they are easy to take care of, but they are not. HOME Hello to Yertle's net pals Amanda, Sergio, Mike J., Marissa, and Misty.