The Different Types of Turtles
There are hundreds of different types of turtles. This
article aims to give you a brief overview of the different
types of turtles. Here is a short list of some of the types
of turtle:
The Pig Nosed Turtle: This type of turtle has been called
the Australasian Pig-nose turtle, the pitted shelled
turtle, the plateless turtle and even the fly river turtle.
This kind of turtle is soft shelled and is usually found in
freshwater rivers, lagoons and streams in Australia’s
Northern Territory and in New Guinea.
The Green Sea Turtle: This family of turtle is rather large
and can be found in most subtropical and tropical areas in
the world. It has two very distinct populations in the
Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. This is an endangered
species and it is illegal to harm, kill or collect them.
The Alligator Snapping Turtle: This is the biggest
freshwater turtle on the continent of North America. It is
larger than but not quite as aggressive as the common
snapping turtle. These turtles are often found in the
Missouri River and in South Carolina and the northern areas
of Florida. This kind of turtle can stay under water for
almost an hour.
The Mesoamerican River Turtle: sometimes this type of
turtle is called the hickatee or the tortuga-blaca. This
turtle is nocturnal and lives in the lakes and rivers of
Central America. Like many other species of turtles, this
species is endangered. These turtles can get as big as
twenty five inches and can weigh up to forty four pounds.
The Leatherback Turtle: Of all of the types of turtle, this
turtle is the largest of them all. The leatherback is a sea
turtle and is the only species of turtle that does not have
a hard shell. Instead it only has flesh and skin. This kind
of turtle can be found all over the world.
The Red Eared Slider Turtle: This turtle is known as a
semi-aquatic turtle and is usually found in the southern
area of the United States, particularly in the Mississippi
River. Of course, because it makes a very popular pet, it
can be found in pet stores all over the world.
The Common Musk Turtle: This type of turtle has also been
called The Stinkpot. It got its name because it is able to
release a musky and foul odor to dissuade any predators
that might think of hunting it. These turtles are found in
the Eastern United States and Southeastern Canada.
The Big Headed Turtle: This is one of the types of turtles
that is usually found in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos
and China. It’s head is extremely large and it has been
known to climb the trees that are near the rivers and
streams where it lives It has also been known to arc its
tail (like a scorpion) and is one of the different types of
turtles that is unable to pull its head into its shell.
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