Turtles

Turtles

Turtles are reptiles with unique body systems that enable them to survive both on land and in water. Their most recognizable feature is their shell, which is made from bones and covered in scales, which protects their organs. Turtles have the same major systems as other ...

Turtles are reptiles that belong to a group called Testudines.

They’re easy to spot because of their hard shells, which act like built-in armor. Some have bony shells, while others have softer ones made of cartilage.

Turtles live in many places—some in water and others on land. Land turtles are known as tortoises.

Although man...