tortoises
- plural of tortoise.
Example Sentences
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On his own farm outside Fort Moore, Ga., he grows Longleaf Pine—and Gopher Tortoises are benefiting.
From Scientific American • Oct. 20, 2023
Moyle was ready with an answer: Tortoises are a keystone species.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023
Tortoises dig burrows to regulate their body temperature and escape predators.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2021
Tortoises, boobies, frigate birds, seal pups and Galapagos penguins outnumber any human count and you can swim with creatures that choose to swim with you during daily sailings on Pikaia’s private yacht adventures.
From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2015
It now goes on too long, this hunting of the Tortoises by Old Three Sticks and his friends.
From Outa Karel's Stories South African Folk-Lore Tales by Metelerkamp, Sanni
