Turtles !!

By: Ahyoung :)

Introduction:

Turtles are reptiles that typically have hard shells. They live underwater, usually living in wetlands, lakes, and rivers.

Diet:

Turtles eat a variety of foods. Most Turtles eat seagrass, algae, sponges, sea squirts, squid, shrimp, crabs, jellyfish, cuttlefish, and sea cucumbers.

Types of Turtles:

Some Sea Turtle species include Leatherbacks, Green Turtles, Hawksbills, etc.

Fun Facts!!:

- Sea turtles lay their eggs in a nest that they dig in the sand with their rear flippers.

- Only one sea turtle species nests during the day, while the rest nest at night.

- Leatherback sea turtles have existed in their current form since the dinosaurs!