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Turtles (along with tortoises) are one of the oldest living reptiles on earth. Turtles are known for its distinctive hard shell, which protects its soft body from predators and the elements. There are about 300 species alive today, living on land, in freshwater and in the ocean.

Blanding's Turtle

Blanding's Turtle

Sometimes confused with box turtles, the Blanding’s turtle is recognizable by the bright yellow on its chin and throat.

Green Turtle

Green Turtle

The green turtle ranges worldwide and can be found in the coastal waters of at least 140 countries.

Hawksbill Sea turtle

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Today’s population of hawksbills turtles is less than 10 percent of what is was a century ago.

leatherback sea turtle

Leatherback Sea Turtle

The leatherback is the fastest-swimming and largest turtle on Earth. It's also the fastest growing of all reptiles.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom): Photo © TNC Blanding's Sea Turtle); Photo © Jerry A. Payne, USDA Agricultural Research Service, United States (Green Turtle); Photo © Peter Heiss (Hawksbill); Photo © Bob Kupbens (Leatherback Sea Turtle);