Why do tortoise beaks keep growing, but turtles don't?

[Yellow Turtle01]

Is there a reason?
Thank you!

 

[dmmj]

They both grow, just the turtle's diet in captivity, keeps it worn down, plus the basking areas, keep it worn down as well.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

They both grow, just the turtle's diet in captivity, keeps it worn down, plus the basking areas, keep it worn down as well.

Oh. I thought turtle beaks were just short! What about turtles in the wild? Do crunchy fish help keep it worn down?

 

[dmmj]

Think of where turtles live in the wild. Rivers,lakes, and stream, don't forget fjords. There are lots of rough surfaces, the bones and shells of various animals help.

 

[Yvonne G]

Same thing as with your finger- and toe-nails. You stop growing when you've reached your full size, but your fingernails and toenails continue to grow. Same thing.

 

[dmmj]

MAGIC!
It explains everything.