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TurtlesPet turtles can be very fun and interesting. But few are aware how necessary it is to provide the required care. Turtles belong to the order of the Chelonia, one of the oldest orders of reptiles. The first turtles evolved over 200 million years ago at the age of dinosaurs. The turtles are distinguished from all other vertebrates have an outer shell that serves to protect your body. This sheath has holes through which the turtle can get his head, tail and legs.
The turtles are animals that are distinguished by their toothless jaws and their hard shells.

The species of tortoises have heavy foot domed shells while waterfowl or turtles have webbed feet and their shells are flat to facilitate swimming. Regardless of where they spend their lives, all turtles need air to breathe and all lay eggs on land. The turtle is known popularly as a harmless and peaceful animal, although many of them are carnivorous hunters. They are kind to people, but often appear shy and hide inside his shell at the slightest opportunity. Read the rest of this entry »