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How strong is a tortoise's jaw?

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A tortoise shell is not only hard, but slick. Combining these two makes a tortoise shell very difficult to break, as even the strongest jaw’s teeth may not have the right purchase to crush the shell. This has allowed tortoises to survive attacks from large predators like dogs, crocodiles, and others. read more

A tortoises bite is very strong, however they don’t chew. They manipulate the food in their mouth where it is mixed with saliva before swallowing. If the maxilla or Parrot Beak as its sometime called is allowed to overgrow, it can cause major problems for a tortoise when eating. read more

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