What kinds of turtles are there?

Turtle is a kind of reptile widely distributed in the oceans of the world and is widely kept as a pet. Turtles are loved by many people because of their graceful posture, slow movement and gentle temperament. But do you know what kinds of turtles there are? Let's find out.

1, turtle turtle

Turtles and turtles are reptiles that live in the ocean and fresh water. They like to swim in the water and usually feed on seaweed and other aquatic plants. This kind of turtle includes green turtle, tortoise shell turtle, crocodile turtle, red-eared turtle and so on. Among them, the green turtle is one of the most famous turtle species, which is widely distributed in tropical waters all over the world.

Turtles and turtles are small, generally only a few tens of centimeters long. Their shells are oval, their dorsal and ventral shells are flat, and their exterior colors are mostly green, brown and yellow.

2. Tortoise

Turtles and turtles belong to terrestrial reptiles, mainly living in land or semi-water and semi-land environment. Their shells are usually dome-shaped or arched, which is taller than sea turtles. This kind of turtle includes elephant turtle, mammoth turtle (that is, tortoise) and Burmese star turtle.

Turtles and turtles are large, generally between 40- 120 cm. Their appearance colors are mostly yellow, brown, black and so on. Their shells are covered with hard scales and have a strong protective effect.

3. freshwater turtles

Freshwater turtle is a reptile living in freshwater environment. They mainly inhabit rivers, lakes, ponds and other waters, and their food is mainly aquatic plants, fish and insects. This kind of turtle includes red-eared turtle, side-necked turtle and multi-toed turtle.

Freshwater turtles are relatively small, generally between 10-30 cm. Their appearance colors are mostly green, brown, black and so on. Their shells are flat and oval.

4.turtles on the beach

Beach turtles are mainly distributed on the beach, mostly living in tropical and subtropical areas, including open-ridged turtles and plesiosaurs. This kind of turtle moves fast on land, but slowly in water.

The turtles on the beach are relatively large, generally at 40- 120 cm. Their appearance colors are mostly brown, black and so on. And their shells are arched or domed, so they can't shrink behind their necks, which is very protective.

5. Summary

To sum up, turtles include turtles, tortoises, freshwater turtles and beach turtles, each of which has its own unique appearance, living habits and eating habits. Different kinds of turtles are different in reproduction and reproduction, so we should pay attention to the understanding and understanding of different kinds of turtles.