Did You Know?
Turtles can live for a long time!
Where Turtles Live
Turtles can live on land or in water.
Turtle Food
Turtles eat plants, bugs, and fish.
What turtle Does
Turtles swim in the water.
They hide in their shell when scared.
Turtles lay eggs in the sand.
They can walk on land too.
Turtles can be very old.
Some turtles can swim far in the sea.
More About turtle
Turtles have been here for a long time. They lived with dinosaurs! They are very strong and can live for many years. Some turtles can live for over 100 years.
Turtles help keep the water clean. They eat plants and bugs that can make the water dirty. This helps fish and other animals stay safe.
Some turtles are in danger. We need to help them. If we keep their homes safe, they can live long and happy lives.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Turtles"] --> B["Reptiles"]
B --> C["Special Shell"]
C --> D["Pleurodira"]
C --> E["Cryptodira"]
D --> F["Head Retraction"]
E --> G["Head Retraction"]
A --> H["360 Species"]
What Do These Words Mean?
reptiles:a type of animal that has scales and lays eggs
characterized:described or defined by certain features
species:a group of living things that are similar and can breed together
amniotes:animals that lay eggs with a protective covering or give birth to live young
terrapins:a type of turtle that lives in fresh water
