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Turtles spend most of their lives in water. They are adapted for aquatic life, with webbed feet or flippers and a streamlined body. Sea turtles rarely leave the ocean, except to lay eggs in the sand. Freshwater turtles live in ponds and lakes, and they climb out of the water onto logs or rocks to bask in the warm sun.
- Where do land turtles live?
- Where do turtles live and sleep?
- Do all turtles live in water?
- Do turtles live everywhere?
- Do turtles live in the ocean?
- Where do turtles go in the winter?
- What do turtles eat?
- Do turtles have ears?
- Can a turtle drown?
- Can turtles see color?
- How do turtles live?
- Who eats the turtle?
- Where do turtles like to stay?
Where do land turtles live?
Land turtles can be found on every continent of the world, except for Antarctica. Tortoises thrive vrom the prairies of the North American Midwest, to the savannas and grasslands of Africa, the deserts of the Middle East and the forests of Asia.
Where do turtles live and sleep?
Turtles may wedge themselves into tight crevices in rock piles or submerged tree stumps for the night. Turtles may also use rock pilings, rip rap, dams and other man-made structures for sleeping.
Do all turtles live in water?
“Most turtles live in water and tortoises live on land.” However, not all turtles require the same amount of water. Red-eared sliders, one of the most common types of pet turtle, will enjoy swimming in a large aquarium while other turtles (like the Eastern box turtle) only require a shallow swimming area.
Do turtles live everywhere?
Turtles live just about everywhere. Depending upon their species, turtles can be found living in a number of habitats. ... Aquatic Turtle Habitat - Aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles can be found in a wide variety of habitats. Some live in ponds, streams, marshes or swamps.
Do turtles live in the ocean?
Sea turtles are adapted to live in the ocean, with some unique features that help them to survive in the marine environment. As reptiles, they require air to breathe and land to lay their eggs. However, the majority of their lives are spent underwater.
Where do turtles go in the winter?
Most turtles go underwater in the winter. That's right, they can spend over 100 days underwater. Turtles usually swim to the bottom of the pond or river under the frozen surface. Turtles winter in the water because the temperature is much more stable (and usually warmer) than the temperature of the air.
What do turtles eat?
Terrestrial turtles also eat a variety of foods, from earthworms, grubs, snails, beetles and caterpillars to grasses, fruit, berries, mushrooms and flowers. Both aquatic and land turtles have been known to eat carrion (decaying flesh) when it's available.
Do turtles have ears?
Turtles don't have ears, but they're not deaf. Thin flaps of skin cover internal ear bones, which receive vibrations and low-frequency sounds.
Can a turtle drown?
Yes, absolutely. Although turtles can remain underwater for long periods of time, they cannot breathe underwater. Under the right circumstances, turtles can drown.
Can turtles see color?
Like birds, turtles have excellent tetrachromatic color vision.
How do turtles live?
Turtles spend most of their lives in water. They are adapted for aquatic life, with webbed feet or flippers and a streamlined body. Sea turtles rarely leave the ocean, except to lay eggs in the sand. Freshwater turtles live in ponds and lakes, and they climb out of the water onto logs or rocks to bask in the warm sun.
Who eats the turtle?
A turtle's predators depend on its species as well as its location. Common predators for the painted turtle and other land turtles include skunks, raccoons, gulls, foxes, ravens, weasels, crows, herons and other turtles, such as the snapping turtle, while sea turtle predators include killer whales and sharks.
Where do turtles like to stay?
In their natural habitat, aquatic turtles, like the red-eared slider, live in swampy, muddy areas with thick vegetation, such as lakes and ponds. They require a habitat with plenty of clean water for swimming as well as dry land where they can rest, hide and bask in the sun.
