What turtle has the longest life?

Longevity turtles have the longest life.

Shougui has been the mascot of our country since ancient times because of its extremely long life. It has spread to various countries and is considered as a symbol of good luck and longevity. The ancients thought that the longevity turtle had a long life and knew everything, so it was often used for divination.

Buddhism advocates not killing. Since ancient times, temples all over the country have released long-lived turtles. People buy long-lived turtles and other animals and put them into the release pool to teach people to do good deeds. The image of a long-lived turtle is very common in paintings, porcelain, sculptures and other works of art.

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Longevity turtles can not only live in water, but also be land reptiles. Mainly inhabit rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds and other waters. Many people are trapped in the water during the day and look for shade in droves when it is hot in summer.

Longevity turtles are gentle. When the enemy is injured or frightened, the head, limbs and tail are retracted into the shell. It is an omnivore, feeding on small fish, shrimp, snails and mussels.

Strong ability to tolerate hunger, a month without eating will not starve to death. It is a warm-blooded animal. When the water temperature drops below 15℃, it will hibernate in mud or covered loose soil at the bottom of the water.

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