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Turtle is a term for species in the Testudines order; many turtle species live in or around bodies of water. There are 327 species currently identified, but some are highly endangered due to hunting, habitat loss and the introduction of new predators to their native ecosystems.

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Turtle is a term for species in the Testudines order; many turtle species live in or around bodies of water. There are 327 species currently identified, but some are highly endangered due to hunting, habitat loss and the introduction of new predators to their native ecosystems.

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Turtle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle
Turtles - Testudines - The Animal Encyclopedia

Turtles are a group of reptiles best known for the hard shell which is a modification of their ribcage and vertebral column.
http://animals.about.com/od/tortoisesandturtles/p/turtles.htm
Turtle - Encyclopedia

Turtles are found throughout most of the temperate and tropical world and in the open ocean; of the 270 known species, 42% are rare or threatened with extinction. Many turtles and their eggs are valued as food.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/turtle.aspx
Sea Turtle - WWF

Sea turtles are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems. Learn how WWF works to stop bycatch, illegal trade, and habitat loss that threaten marine turtles' survival.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sea-turtle
Turtles & Tortoises - ReptilesMagazine

List of Turtle and Tortoise Species with captivity lifespans and difficulty of care.
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Turtle-Tortoise-Species/
Turtle Species - AllTurtles

Turtle Species, there are hundreds of different types of turtles. There are just a few of the many out there on this page, so take a look and check back as we add more! Click on the link to learn some basic facts about them.
http://allturtles.com/turtle-species/
Turtle & Tortoise - San Diego Zoo Animals

All turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are reptiles. Scientists often refer to them as chelonians, because they are in the taxonomic order called Chelonia (from the Greek word for tortoise).
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/turtle-tortoise
Sea Turtles - Defenders of Wildlife

Learn about the size, diet, population, range, behavior and other fascinating facts about sea turtles.
http://www.defenders.org/sea-turtles/basic-facts
Turtle Facts and Information for Kids - KidsKonnect

Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii or Testudines and are characterised by a special bony shell which is developed from their ribs and acts as a shield against predators.
https://kidskonnect.com/animals/turtle/
Fun Turtle Facts for Kids - ScienceKids

Check out our range of fun turtle facts for kids. Learn about turtle shells, the biggest turtle species, turtle eggs and much more.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/turtle.html

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Turtle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle
Turtles - Testudines - The Animal Encyclopedia

Turtles are a group of reptiles best known for the hard shell which is a modification of their ribcage and vertebral column.
http://animals.about.com/od/tortoisesandturtles/p/turtles.htm
Turtle - Encyclopedia

Turtles are found throughout most of the temperate and tropical world and in the open ocean; of the 270 known species, 42% are rare or threatened with extinction. Many turtles and their eggs are valued as food.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/turtle.aspx
Sea Turtle - WWF

Sea turtles are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems. Learn how WWF works to stop bycatch, illegal trade, and habitat loss that threaten marine turtles' survival.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sea-turtle
Turtles & Tortoises - ReptilesMagazine

List of Turtle and Tortoise Species with captivity lifespans and difficulty of care.
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Turtle-Tortoise-Species/
Turtle Species - AllTurtles

Turtle Species, there are hundreds of different types of turtles. There are just a few of the many out there on this page, so take a look and check back as we add more! Click on the link to learn some basic facts about them.
http://allturtles.com/turtle-species/
Turtle & Tortoise - San Diego Zoo Animals

All turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are reptiles. Scientists often refer to them as chelonians, because they are in the taxonomic order called Chelonia (from the Greek word for tortoise).
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/turtle-tortoise
Sea Turtles - Defenders of Wildlife

Learn about the size, diet, population, range, behavior and other fascinating facts about sea turtles.
http://www.defenders.org/sea-turtles/basic-facts
Turtle Facts and Information for Kids - KidsKonnect

Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii or Testudines and are characterised by a special bony shell which is developed from their ribs and acts as a shield against predators.
https://kidskonnect.com/animals/turtle/
Fun Turtle Facts for Kids - ScienceKids

Check out our range of fun turtle facts for kids. Learn about turtle shells, the biggest turtle species, turtle eggs and much more.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/turtle.html

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Turtle is a term for species in the Testudines order; many turtle species live in or around bodies of water. There are 327 species currently identified, but some are highly endangered due to hunting, habitat loss and the introduction of new predators to their native ecosystems.

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