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Turtles & Tortoises

A turtle swimming and looking at the camera

Do Turtles Have Nipples? A Look Into Turtles And Breeding

When it comes to animals and breeding, a lot of people (surprisingly) often assume that it’s the same for all – that every animal has a similar sexual anatomy to …

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Sleeping turtle on a log

Everything You Need To Know About A Sleeping Turtle

Just like any other animal, a turtle needs time to sleep and rest. Like a lot of animals, turtles are diurnal creatures, which means they are active during the day …

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Turtle swimming in a tank

Do Pet Turtles Need A Heat Lamp?

Turtles spend a lot of their time basking in the sun or hiding under logs in the wild and in captivity. However, if you’re interested in keeping a pet turtle, …

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Turtle eating watermelon

Can Your Turtles, Tortoises, And Terrapins Eat Watermelon? What’s The Best Fruit To Feed Your Pet Turtle?

Watermelon is a very popular fruit in the summertime and can be found at most grocery stores. It’s packed with important nutrients and plenty of vitamins. The high water content …

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Turtle walking on a yellow background

Why Do Turtles Smell? And Our Guide To Cleaning Your Turtle

Turtles are amazing creatures and can make wonderful exotic pets. If you are considering getting your own pet turtle, you are probably wondering if they smell or if their tank …

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A fat common musk turtle

Fat Turtles (How To Fix And Prevent Obesity In Turtles)

Turtles are known for their slow metabolism, but some species are becoming obese due to human influence. What’s going on? Turtles are reptiles, and they are very sensitive to temperature …

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4 painted turtles on a log

What You Need To Know About Painted Turtle Diets: The Ultimate Guide

Painted turtles are native to North America. They live in freshwater habitats and feed primarily on aquatic plants and insects. The species is often confused with snapping turtles because they …

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Yellow bellied slider on white background

How To Tell If Your Yellow-Bellied Slider Is Female Or Male

One of the most popular types of turtles to keep at home as a pet is a yellow-bellied slider. Now you may not think that it makes much difference in …

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A human touching a turtle's neck

Do Turtles Recognize Or Become Attached To Their Owners?

Turtles are reptiles belonging to the order Chelonia. There are over 100 species of turtles found around the globe. The largest turtle species is the saltwater crocodile. Turtles are known …

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Two turtles facing each other

How Do Turtles Communicate? Explained

Turtles are known for their ability to live for over 100 years. They also have a unique way of communicating with each other. How do they do it? What does …

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