Pts! Hey, smarty pants.

Which animal is part of a species that's been around as long as the dinosaurs?

Has a baby tooth that falls out when it's just one hour old,

and can breathe not only through its mouth, but also through its butt?

Got your answer?

Let's all say it together on the count of three.

One, two, three.

Testudanese.

Um, I don't think I heard anyone say what I just said.

Here, let's try again with an easier one.

Name an animal that does all of the above and has a round, hard, domed shell.

Ready?

One, two, three, to studenese.

Huh?

Hmm, I heard a lot more answers this time, but it still didn't sound like the word I said.

What's going on?

What's going on is they're saying Turtle and you're saying Testudanese.

And while it might not be the same word, they mean basically the same thing.

Now, now, just a minute, Turtle.

If any smarty pet said the word tortoise, that would also be right,

because turtles like you and tortoises like me are both to student needs.

Ah, you guys catch on fast, even if you're a little slow, moving.

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