Explanation:

 Turtles and Tortoises belong to the same family of reptiles and look similar.

•              However, their lifestyle differences set them apart.

•              They do not share the same habitat — turtles prefer water while tortoises live mainly on land.

•              From that stems the major differences:

•              Turtles have webbed feet, which make them able swimmers. Tortoises have huge stubby feet with claws, which help them to move easily on sandy or grassy terrain, as well as strong forelegs for digging burrows.

•              The reptiles are protected by shells into which they can draw when threatened. A turtle's shell is flat and suitable for its aquatic environment. The tortoise's shell is heavier and dome- shaped.

•              Turtles are omnivorous — they eat plant and fish. The diet of tortoises, on the other hand, mainly consists of grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers and fruits.

•              Tortoises, being slow-moving land animals, do not migrate to warmer climes during winter unlike turtles. Instead, they hibernate in deep long burrows that they dig with their forelegs.

•              Lastly, tortoises win the longevity factor hands down — their lifespan ranges from 80-150 years. Turtles live for 20-40 years on an average.