Fun facts about a tortoise's shell
a) It is hard. Sometimes, it is leathery.
b) It is able to protect a tortoise from being stepped on other animals.
c) It is made up of 59 to 61 bones.
d) A tortoise is not able to creep out of its shell. The shell is joined to its spine and rib cage.
e) Some tortoises are able to put their heads, legs and feet in their shell at the same time.
f) A tortoise can feel pressure and pain through its shell.