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Turtles

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Turtles
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Did you know? Tortoises are land-dwelling turtles. elaborate

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    Some turtles use their shells for camouflage.
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    The shell of a turtle is made of bone covered with scutes (horny plates).
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    Some turtles can stay underwater for hours at a time.
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    Certain turtle species can survive for extended periods without food.
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    The largest turtle is the leatherback sea turtle.
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    Tortoises are land-dwelling turtles.
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    Baby sea turtles instinctively head towards the ocean after hatching.
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    Leatherback sea turtles are the only species with a leathery shell instead of a bony one.
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    The oldest known fossil of a turtle dates back to the Triassic period, over 200 million years ago.
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    Sea turtles can hold their breath for hours.
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    Some turtles can climb trees.
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    The Galapagos tortoise is one of the longest-lived animals on Earth.
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    Female turtles can store sperm for years and use it to fertilize eggs at a later date.
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    Certain turtle species are capable of making hissing sounds.
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    Box turtles can completely close their shells, sealing themselves inside for protection.
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    Some species of turtles can climb trees.
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    Turtles don't have teeth; they have strong beaks.
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    A turtle's shell grows throughout its life.
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    There are both freshwater and saltwater turtles.
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    The largest turtle species is the leatherback sea turtle.
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    Turtles can't retract their heads into their shells if they are injured.
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    Some turtles can retract their heads into their shells completely, while others can only partially retract them.
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    Not all turtles have shells; there are shell-less turtles (like the leatherback).
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    Many turtle species have poor eyesight.
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    The Galapagos tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise.
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    Sea turtles can navigate vast oceans using Earth's magnetic field.
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    Some turtles are carnivores, some are herbivores, and some are omnivores.
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    Some species of turtles can survive being frozen solid for extended periods.
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    Not all turtles have shells; soft-shelled turtles have leathery carapaces.
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    Female turtles can store sperm for years.
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