Turtle Trivia

1. Turtles are reptiles, and not amphibians, like most people tend to believe.

2. Some turtles can live up to a year without food (don't let that be an excuse to forget about feeding your pet!).

3. A snake-neck turtle's neck is as long as its body

4. A turtle can live for more than 30 years, so be prepared to make a long-term commitment!

5. A group of turtles is called a 'bale'

6. Turtles and tortoises are the oldest forms of reptiles alive today and have changed very little in their 200 million year history

7. Some turtles can breathe underwater through their bottoms, especially during hibernation

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