2006-11-17 06:53:47 · 14 answers · asked by bob n 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
click here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle
2006-11-17 06:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
We find "Boxer" turtles on my property all of the time. I have a turtle, don't know his genus, found him when he was a hatchling -- miles from water, still in half a shell. Now three years later, the boy loves the water. Prefers swimming rather than staying on dry land. His feet aren't nearly as webbed as I would expect for an amphib., but, this is what he likes. He's always lived in captivity, I suspect my future grand kids will someday inherit a turtle.
2006-11-17 15:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines (all living turtles belong to the crown group Chelonia), most of whose body is shielded by a special bony or cartilagenous shell developed from their ribs. The Order Testudines includes both extant (living) and extinct species, the earliest turtles being known from the early Triassic Period, making turtles one of the oldest reptile groups, and a much more ancient group than the lizards and snakes. About 300 species are alive today. Some species of turtles are highly endangered. Like birds, turtles are able to detect the Earth's magnetic field with magnetosensors, which allow them to migrate.
2006-11-17 14:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Janu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what type of turtle. (no they do NOT live in their shell. -- my tortoise never goes into his shell)
I have a Russian Tortoise and it's natural habitat would be in russia. ... there are some sea turtles and they all over the seas.
It really depends on the turtle type
2006-11-18 08:50:56 · answer #4 · answered by stardancegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are water turtles and sea turtles and then there are land tortoises, they come from all different regions of the world
2006-11-18 05:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtles are amphibians. They live in or near the water. They can live in either fresh or salt water.
2006-11-17 15:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by Renee D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some are aquatic like sliders and snappers
tortious' are land turtles, the live near stream & ponds but mainly in forrested areas
2006-11-17 16:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by the shug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can live on sandy or desert like areas,ponds,creek's,beaches. And there home is usually on the edge of ponds or beaches. There whole is the shape of their shell. Flat on the bottom and quite round on the top. You always have a good chance finding out of the whole than in.
2006-11-20 11:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by michael w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They live in most habitats that are warm enough at least part of the time.
If you have a more specific question, I'll be glad to help, otherwise, try wikipedia or http://www.austinsturtlepage.com
2006-11-17 19:34:20 · answer #9 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the ocean, marsh lands, rivers lakes, any where there is water and preferably salt water. there are fresh water turtles!
2006-11-17 18:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In their shells in the sea or creeks/rivers.
2006-11-17 21:49:47 · answer #11 · answered by Tennis_Ace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋