- Turtle | Species, Classification, Facts | Britannica
turtle, (order Testudines), any reptile with a body encased in a bony shell, including tortoises Although numerous animals, from invertebrates to mammals, have evolved shells, none has an architecture like that of turtles
- Turtle - Wikipedia
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines, characterized by a special shell developed mainly from their ribs Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the Pleurodira (side necked turtles) and Cryptodira (hidden necked turtles), which differ in the way the head retracts
- 10 totally awesome facts about turtles! - National Geographic Kids
From giant, slow-moving land-dwelling tortoises and snappy terrapins basking in their fresh-water lagoons, to the graceful strokes of a sea turtle gliding through our oceans – check out our ten totally awesome turtle facts, below!
- Turtle - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
There are over 356 different species of turtles and tortoises Turtles in particular (as opposed to tortoises) are aquatic reptiles with webbed feet and hard shells Their jaws are equipped with hard beaks that help them capture and cut apart food
- Turtle - Types, Size, Anatomy, Habitat, Lifespan, Pictures
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines with a characteristic bony shell They are slow-moving, air-breathing animals that are opportunistic feeders, seeking almost sedentary creatures and plants for their diet
- Turtle Identification: What Kind of Turtle Do I Have? - Reptile. Guide
There are over 350 species of turtle in the world The United States is home to at least 56 turtle species Biologists categorize turtles as sea turtles, tortoises, or freshwater turtles You can identify turtles by their size, foot shape, shell shape, pattern, and color
- The Turtle Hub – A Trusted Site For Turtle Lovers
The Turtle Hub Where every shell has a story Turtle? Or Tortoise? It doesn't matter Whichever you want to keep, we've got you covered with our in-depth care guides! choose your learning path TurtleDiscover the Adventures of Turtles! tortoiseExplore the Journey of Tortoises!
- Turtles Animal Facts - A-Z Animals
Turtles are a broad group of animals, and they’ve existed on this earth for quite some time There are over 300 different species, and each one has unique facts about its behaviors, diets, and appearances They can be found on land and in the sea, but more species are sea turtles
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