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8 Fun Facts

Turtles

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An estimated 110 million years is how long sea turtles have existed on Earth, which means they once shared the planet with T-Rex and other dinosaurs.

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Every species of turtle lays their eggs on land.

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Male box turtles usually have bright red or orange colored eyes while the eyes of the females are usually dark red or brown.

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Turtles are very adaptive and can be found on every continent, except Antarctica.

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The temperature of the sand affects the sex of the turtle.

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A turtle's upper shell is formally known as a carapace.

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The Hawksbill Turtle is omnivorous.

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The largest turtles weigh more than a thousand pounds.