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Can a turtle get back on it's legs if it's on it's back?

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If it's a baby turtle, it'll use it's head to flip it over. Larger turtles use momentum by swinging back and forth or side to side.

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How does a turtle turn back over from its back?
it rolls over
What does turtles have on their backs?
Shell
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yes they do grow back just like spiders and some lizards

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