Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.
It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that WARTORTLE is very old.
It cleverly con trols its furry ears and tail to maintain its balance while swimming.
Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people.
— Pokédex entries (via PokeAPI)