10 Turtle Breeds Varieties from Across the Globe

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 15, 2024

Galápagos Tortoise

One of the most famous species of tortoise, native to the Galápagos Islands, known for its large size and long lifespan.

Indian Star Tortoise

A land tortoise famous for the star-like patterns on its shell, found in dry areas and scrub forests in India.

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

The smallest sea turtle, known for its unique mass nesting called "arribada," primarily found in the Gulf of Mexico.

Spotted Turtle

A small, semiaquatic turtle found in the eastern United States and Canada, easily identified by its polka-dotted shell.

Red-Eared Slider

A freshwater turtle native to the southern United States, it is popular in the pet trade.

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Known for its beautiful shell of overlapping scales, this turtle is critically endangered and found mainly in coral reefs.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Recognizable by its large head, this turtle is primarily found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

Leatherback Sea Turtle

The largest of all living turtles, this species is notable for its lack of a bony shell, instead covered by skin and oily flesh.

Green Sea Turtle

A large sea turtle known for its mostly herbivorous diet; it is found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.

African Sideneck Turtle

This species has a distinctive neck that does not retract fully into its shell but bends sideways instead.

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