Sealed shut! But how? #shorts

Box turtles are an interesting species of turtle (not tortoise) that can completely close up by using a special hinge on their plastron (bottom shell). This enables them to evade predation. #shorts Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: @gardenstatetortoise Follow us on Facebook: Visit our website: Follow our Diamondback terrapin conservation work on Instagram: Who is Garden State Tortoise? However you made it here, thank you and welcome to Garden State Tortoise. Garden State Tortoise is home to hundreds of animals from all around the world. We are a family dedicated to adventure, conservation of wildlife, and all things nature. We are a reptile rescue and breeding facility for more than ten years, offering refuge to those who need it, and working everyday to protect the beautiful world of reptiles in any way we can. Here on our YouTube channel you will be able to join us on our animal adventures while learning how to care for, protect, properly identify, feed and even breed many species of turtle, tortoise, snake and lizard. We even work with frogs and salamanders! We hope you enjoy our videos and help us share them with the world so we can continue to educate people of all ages about herpetology. Chris and Casey Leone