KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines that have bodies encased in bony shells. There are more than 350 species of turtles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reptiles are turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators and crocodiles. Unlike amphibians, reptiles breathe only through their lungs and have dry, scaly skin that prevents them from drying out. Amphibians and reptiles are together called herpetofauna, or “herps” for short.

Detailed explanation-3: -Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii or Testudines characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield.

Detailed explanation-4: -Turtles are reptiles because they are four-legged vertebrates with a cold-blooded metabolism and scales covering their body. Amphibians, on the other hand. have a smooth scaleless coating that is water-permeable.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tortoises (/ˈtɔːr. təs. ɪz/) are reptiles of the family Testudinidae of the order Testudines (Latin: tortoise). Like other turtles, tortoises have a shell to protect from predation and other threats.