The National Animal of Indonesia
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Komodo Dragon
The national animal of Indonesia is the Komodo Dragon.
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The National Animal of Lebanon
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Striped Hyena
The national animal of Lebanon is the Striped Hyena.
The National Animal of Malaysia
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Malayan Tiger
The national animal of Malaysia is the Malayan Tiger.
The National Animal of Qatar
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Arabian Oryx
The national animal of Qatar is the Arabian Oryx.
The National Animal of Saudi Arabia
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Arabian Camel
The national animal of Saudi Arabia is Arabian Camel.
Difference Between a Turtle and a Tortoise
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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.
How Many Groups and Species of Turtles Exist?
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Turtles are divided into two major groups.
1. The Pleurodira (side necked turtles)
2. Cryptodira
There are 360 living species of turtles, including land-dwelling tortoises and freshwater terrapins.
Can a Turtle and a Tortoise Mate?
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No, tortoises and non-tortoise turtle species are genetically incompatible.
They can't mate without the help of scientific intervention.
How Long do Turtles and Tortoises live?
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Turtles and Tortoises are known for their incredibly long lifespans.
In fact, a 190-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise by the name of Jonathan is the oldest known living terrestrial animal in the world.
The National Animal of Sri Lanka
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Lion
The national animal of Sri Lanka is the Lion.