The tortoise dwells well on land, is found mostly in Asia and Africa, and has large dome-shaped shells. The shells are heavier and feet are short and sturdy with bent legs and a lifespan of 80-150 years, the longest living tortoise is 326-years. The turtle dwells well in the water, found mostly in Africa, and America, mostly flat, streamlined shells. The shell is lightweight and webbed feet with long claws and a life span of 20-40 years, the oldest was 86- years