I own several turtle species as pets, and while none of them are very big, they are not that small either. This got me wondering, which is the smallest turtle in the world? So I decided to do some...
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There are a lot of classifications for animals, mammals, reptiles, insects, amphibians. So to which group do turtles belong? Are turtles mammals? No, turtles are not mammals, turtles are reptiles....
Is My Yellow Bellied Slider Male or Female? (Guide with Pictures)
If you own a pet turtle, at some point, you will definitely want to know if it’s a male or a female. Finding out the gender of a turtle can sometimes be a little tricky, there are a few small...
When most people see a snapping turtle, they end up doing so when the turtle is on land. And this can seem a little strange since we all know that turtles are mostly aquatic creatures. So why don’t...
Most turtles spend a lot of time underwater, the same place where fishes live. Actually, in every lake or river where you can find a turtle, you will also find a fish, so it’s understandable why...
Most turtles species spend almost their entire life in water, but they always come out of the water for air. But how long can they hold their breath if they are able to stay so much underwater? In...