Turtle
Turtles are diapsids of the order Testudines characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield. “Turtle” may refer to the order as a whole (American English) or to fresh-water and sea-dwelling testudines (British English).The order Testudines includes both extant (living) and extinct species. The earliest known members of this group date from 220 million years ago, making turtles one of the oldest reptile groups and a more ancient group than snakes or crocodilians. Of the 356 known species alive today, some are highly endangered,More info:wiki
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#10 North American Box Turtle,More info:zoomed
Box turtles are one of America’s favorite turtles and can be a rewarding pet if given the proper care. Although they spend much of their time on land, Box turtles need constant access to shallow freshwater and high levels of humidity. Box turtles have fascinating personalities and will quickly begin to recognize their keeper. With a varied diet that includes every food group, feeding box turtles is easy. There are 6 species of Box turtles, however basic care requirements are very similar for them all. Always research the specific needs of your species. It is important to remember that turtles are long lived animals and many will live more than 20 years. Keeping a turtle is a long-term commitment and needs to be considered before purchasing. Please do not release pet turtles into the wild. Always buy captive bred Box turtles!
#9 7 THINGS TEDDY THE ORNATE BOX TURTLE WANTS YOU TO KNOW ABOUT HIM,More info:dickinsoncountyconservationboard
#8 Warming temperatures threaten sea turtles,More info:phys
#7 Loma Linda University researchers expand sea turtle research smartphone apps,More info:llu
Sea turtles have been sighted all over the world. They can be seen during recreational SCUBA and snorkeling tours or crawling up on beaches to lay their eggs.
TURT (Turtles Uniting Researchers and Tourists), is the first and only smartphone app available that can map sightings information and photographs of sea turtles seen anywhere in the world. First released on April 4, 2016, version 2 of the TURT app allows citizen-scientists to assist researchers in collecting data on sea turtle sightings with a new user interface, and provides the ability to upload multiple photographs of sea turtles. It also boasts a new offline mode feature.
#6 Are we headed for a world without turtles?,More info:mnn
#5 Sex assault eyed after turtle is discovered in woman’s vagina,More info:nypost
#4 World Turtle Day celebration will include turtle races,More info:sheltonherald
World Turtle Day will be celebrated Saturday, May 23 at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby with a day of activities and programs on turtles from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Come with the family to learn about turtles and their importance to the environment while spending the day outside.
Turtles are reptiles that are always present in the landscape of Connecticut, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
#3 Turtles Survive Frigid Hibernations By Breathing Through Their Butts,More info:discovermagazine
#2 Wood Turtle,More info:vtherpatlas
The Wood Turtle has a moderately domed shell. Each scute is covered by a pyramidal stack of older and smaller scutes that form clear concentric rings. The brown or gray carapace (shell covering the back) has a weakly toothed posterior margin (back edge). The plastron (shell covering the belly) is wide and yellow with black on the outer edges of the scutes. Wood Turtles have black heads and their legs and neck are yellow, orange, or red. The carapace length of the adults ranges from 6-10 inches.
#1 Turtles & Tortoises,More info:reptilegardens
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