10 Fun Facts About Turtles

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Antarctica is the only continent that turtles don’t live on

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Every species of turtle lays its eggs on land

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Turtles can drown

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Turtles can easily outswim humans

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The gender of the turtle is determined by temperature

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The most dangerous turtle is entirely carnivorous

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Turtles have a built in compass

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Turtles belong to one of the oldest reptile groups in the world beating snakes, crocodiles and alligators

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Some turtle species can lay eggs without a male.

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Turtles can breathe through their butts.

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