World Turtle Day 2024: 7 Most Common Varieties Of The Animal
Date
5/23/2024 2:01:15 PM
(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Turtles, fascinating reptiles with ancient origins, inhabit diverse environments ranging from oceans to freshwater bodies and terrestrial landscapes. This article explores seven common turtle varieties, highlighting their unique characteristics, habitats, and ecological roles. Each species, from the migratory leatherback to the resilient box turtle, contributes significantly to biodiversity and ecosystem balance
![World Turtle Day 2024: 7 most common varieties of the animal]()
Explore seven common turtle varieties, from oceanic giants like leatherback to terrestrial favorites like tbox turtle, each vital to their ecosystems and showcasing unique traits
![Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)]()
Known for their large size and smooth, teardrop-shaped shell, green sea turtles are found in tropical and subtropical waters
![Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)]()
The largest of all sea turtles, leatherbacks have a distinctive leathery shell instead of a hard carapace. They are highly migratory
![Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina)]()
Native to the eastern United States, these terrestrial turtles have a high-domed shell with bright yellow or orange patterns
![Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)]()
Popular in the pet trade, red-eared sliders are easily recognizable by the red stripe behind each eye. They are semi-aquatic
![Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)]()
Named for their large heads, loggerheads are found in temperate and tropical waters. They have a strong, broad shell and powerful jaws
![Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)]()
These freshwater turtles are known for their aggressive nature and powerful bite. They have a rough, ridged shell
![Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)]()
Recognizable by their sharp, curved beak and beautifully patterned shell, hawksbills inhabit coral reefs in tropical oceans
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