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How many claws does a male turtle have, and what use do they have?

April 26, 2017Claws Male turtle

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How many claws does a male turtle have, and what use do they have?

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The male has a claw on each front flipper, which are used to ‘hook’ onto females during the mating process. Males hook each front flipper over the ‘shoulder’ area of the females’ carapace, and use the tail as the third hook to remain attached during mating.