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Did You Know ... : Full Article..
plastron on the belly. There are 360 living and recently extinct turtle species, including land-
dwelling tortoises and freshwater terrapins. They are found on most continents, some islands and, in the case of sea t
much of the ocean. Their closest living relatives are crocodilians and birds. Turtles are ectotherms or "cold-blooded", m
that their internal temperature varies with their direct environment. They are generally opportunistic omnivores and ma
with limited movements. Turtles lay their eggs on land; sea turtles migrate long distances to lay their eggs on a favore
Turtles have appeared in myths and folktales. Some species are widely kept as pets. Turtles have been hunted for the
and shells, and for use in traditional medicine. Many species are threatened due to habitat destruction. (Full article...)
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