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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
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						 			      	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
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						 			      	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
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						 			      	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
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						 			      	Turtles & Tortoises - ReptilesMagazine						 			      	
							                
							                	List of Turtle and Tortoise Species with captivity lifespans and difficulty of care. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Turtle-Tortoise-Species/
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						 			      	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/
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						 			      	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
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						 			      	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/
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						 			      	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