Description of species of turtles: land, freshwater, marine
More than 200 million years live turtles on ourplanet. The Latin name of the animal is Testudines, which means "shingles". The shell, hard as tile, protects the vulnerable body from external enemies. It is so strong that it can withstand the pressure exceeding the weight of the turtle itself by 200 times.
An unpretentious and unobtrusive pet - turtlefor children. Photo: Getty The carapace has 2 parts: carapace (upper), and plastron (abdominal). Representatives of the species significantly differ in appearance and weight - from tiny, weighing just over 120 g, to marine giants with a mass exceeding 900 kg. Depending on the area, the troop unit is represented by:
- The marine inhabitants are their elements of the sea and the oceans.
- Terrestrial, living on land or in fresh water.
In nature, there are more than 328 species of theseanimals. The eyes of the land representatives are omitted, and the water is directed forward and upward. True turtle teeth do not. They are replaced by rough bulges in the mouth, quite sharp in predators. Paws of freshwater representatives of the species have membranes, and the seas have become real fins. They multiply, laying eggs, sometimes several times a year. Among turtles there are predators, vegetarians and omnivores.
Turtle for children - undemanding and loyal friend
Before you buy a baby turtle, decide on the type: water or land. Find out the following:
- How long does the species live in the terrarium or aquarium in the apartment.
- How big can grow - do not buy large turtles.
- Age - it is better to buy a teenager or a young adult. Kids are often sick.
Acquire an animal in the summer, when it is easierchoose an active, healthy specimen. Care easy - clean the terrarium or aquarium. Monitor the temperature of the environment. Terrestrial turtle bath in a soda solution, the water to clean the shell. It is necessary to saw the claws, in winter to illuminate the reptile with a quartz lamp. Feed moderately. Land like: dandelion leaves, cabbage, apples, cucumbers, tomatoes. To replenish protein - eggs, vitamin supplements. Water representatives eat meat, dried daphnia, small insects, earthworms. Toddlers are fed 2 r. / Day, adults 1 r. / Day. Unloading day - 1 rub. / Week. Turtles soon begin to distinguish the owner and react to it. Watching the pet is interesting, and the child will necessarily want to learn about the turtles more.
Interesting Facts
Turtles are really unusual animals:
- Their sex depends on the temperature of the environment - the higher it is, the more girls will hatch from the eggs.
- In 2013, in one of the museums, where tortoiseshell eggs were kept for many years, they were hatched by healthy kids.
- Turtle is a heraldic animal, which can be found on the arms of many countries.
- A delicacy soup is prepared from turtle meat.
- Tortoiseshell combs and hairpins are a beautiful and expensive decoration for women's hairstyles.
Turtles just seem to be non-emotional, calm creatures. They become attached to the owner and respond to his love with tender friendship.
