What turtle spends 95% of its life buried and motionless?

Galápagos giant tortoise
Aldabra giant tortoise
Cantor's giant softshell turtle
Madagascan big-headed turtle
Cantor's giant softshell turtle is a species of freshwater turtle native to Southeast Asia. It is an ambush predator and primarily carnivorous, feeding on crustaceans, mollusks and fish. The turtle spends 95% of its life buried and motionless, with only its eyes and mouth protruding from the sand. It surfaces only twice a day to take a breath.
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Galápagos giant tortoise
Aldabra giant tortoise
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Madagascan big-headed turtle
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