Turtles
There
are
many
kinds
of
turtles.
But
all
turtles
are
reptiles.
It
is
believed
that
turtles
have
been
around
for
millions
of
years.
That
makes
them
one
of
the
oldest
living
animals
on
Earth.
Turtles
come
in
many
different
sizes.
All
reptiles
have
scales
and
are
cold-blooded.
But
turtles
are
the
only
reptiles
with
shells.
Shells
act
like
a
shield
protecting
the
turtles
from
predators.
Turtles
live
in
many
different
habitats.
Some
live
in
deserts.
Others
live
in
forests
or
mountains.
Some
turtles
live
in
freshwater,
swamps,
and
ponds.
Other
turtles
live
in
the
ocean.
Different
types
of
turtles
eat
different
things.
Some
turtles
only
eat
plants.
Many
turtles
also
eat
small
animals
and
insects.
Turtles
don’t
have
teeth.
They
use
the
hard
edges
of
their
mouths
to
bite
down
and
crush
their
food.
Both
sea
and
land
turtles
lay
their
eggs
on
land.
The
female
covers
her
eggs
with
dirt
and
leaves.
Baby
turtles
are
on
their
own
after
they
hatch.
Some
species
can
live
up
to
150
years.
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Turtle Classification: Reptile
Diet: Mostly Omnivore, depends on species
Endangered Status: Least Concern to Critically Endangered, depending on the species -
Average Weight – Heaviest A leatherback turtle is heavier than a soda vending machine. -
Average Weight – Lightest A speckled cape tortoise weighs more than a deck of cards.
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