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Difference Between a Turtle and a Tortoise

By Momi on February 28, 2024
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Turtle
Tortoise

Tortoises and Turtles seem to be the same, but they are not. There are differences, which are given below.

Tortoise grows only two to four inches long, whereas a sea Turtle can reach four feet in length.

Turtles occur across a range of ecosystems from oceans to deserts to tropical wetlands, but Tortoises are purely terrestrial and will not be seen inhabiting water.

Difference Between an Alligator and a Crocodile

By Momi on October 31, 2023
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Alligator
Crocodile

Alligators and Crocodiles seem to be the same, but they are not. There are differences, which are given below.

Alligator snout is broad and rounded into a U-shape, while Crocodile species have narrower, V-shaped snouts. Crocodiles also have visible lower and upper teeth when their mouths are shut, unlike Alligators, whose lower teeth are hidden.

Both Alligators and Crocodiles are typically found in freshwater areas like swamps, rivers, streams, and lakes.

Difference Between a Centipede and a Millipede

By Momi on October 27, 2023
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Centipede
Millipede

There are a lot of differences between centipedes and millipedes. Centipedes are called Hundred-Legged Worms, have elongated, quick shape and dark brown or yellowish-grey coloring, while Millipedes are called Thousand-Legged Worms, have sub-cylindrical and worm-like shape and bright black or brown coloring. 

Difference Between a Leopard and a Jaguar

By SamK on September 23, 2023
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Leopard
Jaguar

The main differences between a Leopard (1st pic) and a Jaguar (2nd pic) are:

Looks:

  • Jaguars are bulky, larger and have a broad head. Leopards are slimmer and more agile.
  • Jaguars have less height than Leopards. Leopards have larger legs.
  • Jaguars have circular black spots arrangement on a yellowish-tan coat while Leopards have circular spot arrangement on a light yellow coat.

Habitat: