They have "inner ears," fair enough, but they can only hear vibrations.Tortoises have ears, but they have "internal" ears. Hard to explain. They can hear, but probably differently than people do.
They have "inner ears," fair enough, but they can only hear vibrations.Tortoises have ears, but they have "internal" ears. Hard to explain. They can hear, but probably differently than people do.
How can they be trained to respond to sounds if they do not hear? Appreciate answer. Thank you.They can be trained to respond to sound. Matter of fact, most Reptiles can be trained to respond or do specific behaviors to specific sounds.
Hi. Fair enough, that could have happened, but your tortoise could have walked towards you when you called its name by mere chance. I still insist: reptiles do not hear sounds- they feel vibrations.I have a little story, my tortoise was walking in the opposite direction and was already fed for the day, while he was still walking I called his name and told him to come here, he perked his head and turned a little and then turned around and walked right up to me and just sat there staring up at me.
Hi. I agree with what you said as far as food is concerned: torts run for food, and obviously know their owners. But does that mean that they hear? I don't think so.As mentioned above, animals commonly associate you with food. However, I observe and spend time with my Russian tortoises frequently. I limit the amount that I handle them, due to the fact that I would hate to put them under stress, but I have noticed a difference over the past months. They definitely "know" who I am compared to other folks around the household. They squirm and flee from others a lot more than they do with me. It makes me feel special, but then I realize that I'm just a walking salad bar for them!
The crust of the biscuit here is the definition of hearing and sounds. Sounds are vibrations in the air.: reptiles do not hear sounds- they feel vibrations.
It seems that you are convinced that torts-and all reptiles hear.The crust of the biscuit here is the definition of hearing and sounds. Sounds are vibrations in the air.
I believe that's what he is saying. I think that even if they don't "hear" how or what we do they still have that sense.It seems that you are convinced that torts-and all reptiles hear.
Sorry-I don't understand your qestion. Would you please re-phrase it? Thanks.I believe that's what he is saying. I think that even if they don't "hear" how or what we do they still have that sense.
There was no question, it was just a statement.Sorry-I don't understand your qestion. Would you please re-phrase it? Thanks.
Please re-read your alert and notice what you asked: 'If they don't "hear" how or what do they still have that sense?'There was no question, it was just a statement.
"I think that even if they…"is the beginning of a statement. Basically I'm saying I think they here in someway and I think that's what Ken was saying also.Please re-read your alert and notice what you asked: 'If they don't "hear" how or what do they still have that sense?'
Is that not a question?
NoCan tortoises recognize or learn their name. I know they cant come like a dog would but can they learn their name?