Turtles are among the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles that have evolved million years ago. With hard shells that protect them from predators, turtles live in almost every type of climate.
Below are some fun facts about turtles.
- Turtles spend most of their lives in water.
- A turtle’s shell is a modified ribcage and part of its vertebral column.
- Turtles can be found on every continent except Antartica.
- Turtles don’t interact or socialize.
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