Some Turtles Climb Trees
While turtles are known for swimming or walking around on land, they are not known for being amazing tree climbers. While this does not apply to all species, there are some that climb trees surprisingly well. Common musk turtles are some of the known climbers in this regard. They tend to rest in very high trees, which means an innate ability to climb is needed to get there. There are many images and videos around of turtles doing their climbing, and it’s a marvel to see if you haven’t.
Tortoise Climbing A Tree
Turtle Tail Breathing
Many turtles hibernate underwater during winter. They stay there for months, and while there, they can breathe through their tails. Hibernation is an integral part of the life of many turtles because of their habitats. It is characterized by low temperature, inactivity, metabolic slowness, etc. In winter conditions, food becomes less available for turtles, as well as other animals. Therefore, they cannot acquire the normal amount of energy from food that they usually do. By going into hibernation, they conserve energy and require less food.
Turtle Exiting Hibernation
