Other Reptiles
Reptiles are beautiful creatures that have evolved since the beginning of time. Check out these articles about all kinds of unique reptiles.
Saltwater Crocodile: Enormous and Dangerously Patient
The Biggest Alligator on Record, by Weight and Length
7 of the Largest Crocodiles Ever Measured
Saw-scaled Viper: Opportunistic, Fast and Highly Venomous
Inland Taipan: Most Venomous Snake in the World
7 Orange Snake Species You Don't See Every Day
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Turtles, whether giant land tortoises, sea turtles or the pet turtle in your aquarium, tend to be omnivores and love a varied vegetarian and protein diet.
The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.
By Mark Mancini
They both have prehistoric looking shells and squatty legs, but how are they different?
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Eating wild turtles may sound like an easy catch for survival, but it's a bad idea for several reasons.
Why do turtles have shells is the kind of question a kid would ask. But the answer is surprisingly complicated.
If you are thinking of getting a pet baby turtle, make sure you know how and what to feed it to ensure it lives a long and happy life.
Some animals are home hoppers — they'll leave small or damaged shells behind when they find better digs. Are turtles the same, or are they more invested in their keratin coverings?