Introduction

Turtles are reptiles and are among the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles,having evolved milllions years ago.
Turtles live almost everywhere in the world and live in almost every type of climate.
Their shells are made of 60 bones that are covered by plates called scutes and help them protect themselves against predators.

Natural Predators

Adult sea turtles have a couple of predators like the tiger sharks which are known for eating sea turtles,
and killer whales have been known to prey on leatherback turtles. Fishes, dogs, seabirds, racoons,
ghost crabs, and other predators prey on eggs and hatchlings.More than 90% of the hatchings are eaten by predators.

Habits

Turtles are not social creatures, though they don't mind having other turtles around them most turtles
don't interact or socialize with one another. Most turtles are active during
the day foraging their food and sleep at night.

other fun facts about turtles

• Historically turtles have symbols of patience and wisdom
• In Hawaiian the word "honu" means sea turtles and also represent long life
• Sea turtles excrete salt absorbed in sea water from their eyes, which is why they seem to cry
• Some turtles can survive weeks or even months without food
• Some sea turtles can stay submerged underwater for hours without coming up for air
• They also have excellent eyesight and a good sense of smell
• The earliest turtle fossil known is from the triassic period about 220 million years ago