Turtles in the News
Having discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually dismissed these little creatures as “creepy-crawlies”.
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Wood Turtle
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Emydidae Subfamily: Emydinae Genus: Glyptemys Species: G. insculpta Binomial name: Glyptemys insculpta The wood turtle Glyptemys insculpta, is a turtle widespread in the continent of North America, particularly in Canada and the United States. In the west, it ranges from the region of the…
Snapping Turtle – The Two Genus
Turtles have been part of our world for around 230 million years, though their exact origin is unknown with scientists being unsure of exactly what they evolved from. These have evolved into some of the coolest reptiles in the world today; from map turtles, to painted turtles, to snapping turtles, to sea turtles which have…
Musk Turtle
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Kinosternidae Subfamily: Kinosterninae Genus: Sternotherus Species: S. odoratus Binomial name: Sternotherus odoratus Musk turtle belongs to the species of turtle Stemotherys odoratus, a small group inhabiting southeastern provinces of Canada and most of the regions of the Eastern parts of the United…
Red-Eared Slider – A Favorite Pet Over the World
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Subclass: Anapsida Order: Testudines Family: Emydidae Genus: Trachemys Species: T. Scripta Subspecies: T. s. elegans Trinomial name: Trachemys scripta elegans The red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans), otherwise named the red-eared terrapin turtle, in the group Emydidae, is semi-aquatic. This turtle is secondary to the pond slider….
The Biggest Turtle In The World – Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know
Turtles are mesmerizing creatures, which is why they have been incorporated into legend, tradition, art, and popular culture. Due to their longevity and knowledge, they are sacred animals in many cultures. Depending on the genus, the shelled lizards can range greatly in size and form. Turtles are known as gentle giants all over the world,…
What do Turtles Eat?
Most Turtles are good as pets. They are herbivorous, omnivorous, or carnivorous. Given below are guidelines on their diet: Turtles are reptiles; as such, they are ectothermic or ‘cold-blooded’, just as reptiles are. In addition, turtles come under the amniotes classification. They breathe air and do not lay eggs underwater. The aquatic turtles represent their…
