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Turtles are reptiles that live on land and in water. They have a hard shell that protects their body. Land turtles are called tortoises. Tortoises live on land but female tortoises go to sandy beaches to lay their eggs. When the baby tortoises hatch, they crawl down to the ocean.
Sea turtles have flippers instead of legs so they can easily swim. They only come onto beaches to nest and lay eggs. Baby sea turtles grow up swimming in the ocean until they are adults. All types of turtles are cold-blooded so they like to nap in sunny spots to keep warm.
What helps protect a turtle's body?
Its scalesIts furIts hard shellIts smooth skin
What is a land turtle called?
A sea turtleA lake turtleA tortoiseA terrapin
Where do female tortoises lay their eggs?
In the oceanIn sandy beachesIn grassy fieldsOn rocky cliffs
Why do turtles nap in sunny spots?
They get cold at night.They get lonely by themselves.They are cold-blooded animals.They like to get tan.
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