Turtles are reptiles that belong to the family Testudines. They are distinguished by their shells, which are formed from their ribs. There are two main groups of modern turtles, the side-necked and the hidden-neck turtles. These two groups differ in the way their heads retract, and each one has its own distinctive personality.
Tortoise
A tortoise is a type of reptile. It is a member of the family Testudinidae and the order Testudines. Its shell protects it from predators. It can be seen in a variety of habitats, including deserts, swamps, and ponds.
Tortoises have well-developed muscles in the legs and tail, as well as powerful muscles in the lower mandible. They have digestive organs similar to those of other vertebrates, and they have evolved to survive in harsh conditions.
Leatherback turtle
The leatherback turtle is the largest living species of sea turtle. Also known as the lute or luth, it can grow up to 1.8 metres in length and up to 500 kilograms. They are a protected species in the US and many parts of the world. The leatherback turtle lives in the coastal waters of the Caribbean and the Pacific Oceans.
The leatherback turtle spends most of its life in the ocean, coming to shore only to lay eggs. The male, however, never leaves the ocean and is much harder to observe. When nesting, female leatherbacks dig burrows. The eggs are incubated for around two months. Once hatching, the hatchlings swim out of the burrow and live in the ocean until they reach one hundred centimeters in carapace length.
Saltwater terrapin
The Saltwater terrapin turtle is a species of sea turtle native to coastal areas. It lives for around 25 to 30 years and breeds continuously. However, the threat of habitat destruction and over-harvesting continues to threaten the species. The first step in preventing this species from disappearing is increasing its habitat. More sandy beaches near coastal areas are needed for the terrapin turtle to thrive. Unfortunately, as more shorelines are hardened by humans and sea level rises, these habitats are being lost.
Roadkill is a major problem for the species. When female terrapin turtles leave the salt marshes to lay eggs, they often cross busy roads and roadsides. To prevent this, groups such as the Wetlands Institute sends out turtle patrols in specially marked vehicles to look out for injured or stranded turtles. This is an effective strategy, and they’ve successfully rescued over 750 turtles this year.
Chitra 파충류샵
Chitra is a genus of turtles in the family Trionychidae. These reptiles have distinctive slender shells and can grow up to three feet long. They are found in warm climates and are adapted to live in water. The turtles of this genus can live in water from five to ten feet deep.
The species is endangered in several countries including Thailand and Indonesia. The main threats to the species are global and local human activities such as meat consumption and international pet trade. They are also threatened by habitat impacts such as dams and reservoirs, pollution, and sand dredging.
Pelochelys
Pelochelys turtles are three extant species of turtles that diverged from all other turtles over 40 million years ago. They are a carnivorous species that feeds mostly on fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. They spend most of their time under water, only emerging to breathe. Pelochelys turtles lay 20-28 eggs in February or March.
The Pelochelys turtles are large softshell turtles that live in temperate and tropical parts of Asia. They have a broad head, small eyes located close to the snout, and olive-colored carapaces. Juveniles may have yellow or dark spots around the carapaces.
Radiated tortoise
The radiated tortoise is a species of tortoise found on the island of Madagascar. Its native habitat is southern Madagascar, but it also inhabits other parts of Madagascar and Mauritius. The radiated tortoise has been listed as vulnerable to extinction and its conservation is therefore crucial.
The radiated tortoise is primarily a herbivorous animal, and its diet includes grasses, cacti, leaves, and flowers. They also consume fruit and prickly pears. The diet of this tortoise is mainly composed of red and yellow foods, but it can eat green vegetables and fruits as well.