THE THREE TURTLE T'S

Imagine you’re out for a walk and see a row of turtles on a log. Are you sure they are turtles? They may be terrapins. What about that one over there? That’s a turtle for sure. Or is it a tortoise? Tortoises and terrapins are types of turtles. Like most reptiles, turtles lay eggs on land and have scales. In these animals, the scales cover the bones of their shells. The three turtle T’s can look alike, so how do you tell them apart? Their legs, feet, and shells give you clues! T URTLES • Freshwater turtles spend most of their time in ponds, lakes, and rivers. Their legs can be long, with webbed, clawed feet that are great for swimming and walking on land. • These turtles have thin,…

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