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					 			      	Turtle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
					 			      	 
 Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle
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					 			      	Turtles - Testudines - The Animal Encyclopedia
					 			      	 
 Turtles are a group of reptiles best known for the hard shell which is a modification of their ribcage and vertebral column. http://animals.about.com/od/tortoisesandturtles/p/turtles.htm
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					 			      	Turtle - Encyclopedia
					 			      	 
 Turtles are found throughout most of the temperate and tropical world and in the open ocean; of the 270 known species, 42% are rare or threatened with extinction. Many turtles and their eggs are valued as food. http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/turtle.aspx
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					 			      	Sea Turtle - WWF
					 			      	 
 Sea turtles are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems. Learn how WWF works to stop bycatch, illegal trade, and habitat loss that threaten marine turtles' survival. http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sea-turtle
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					 			      	Turtles & Tortoises - ReptilesMagazine
					 			      	 
 List of Turtle and Tortoise Species with captivity lifespans and difficulty of care. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Turtle-Tortoise-Species/
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					 			      	Turtle Species - AllTurtles
					 			      	 
 Turtle Species, there are hundreds of different types of turtles. There are just a few of the many out there on this page, so take a look and check back as we add more! Click on the link to learn some basic facts about them. http://allturtles.com/turtle-species/
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					 			      	Turtle & Tortoise - San Diego Zoo Animals
					 			      	 
 All turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are reptiles. Scientists often refer to them as chelonians, because they are in the taxonomic order called Chelonia (from the Greek word for tortoise). http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/turtle-tortoise
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					 			      	Sea Turtles - Defenders of Wildlife
					 			      	 
 Learn about the size, diet, population, range, behavior and other fascinating facts about sea turtles. http://www.defenders.org/sea-turtles/basic-facts
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					 			      	Turtle Facts and Information for Kids - KidsKonnect
					 			      	 
 Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii or Testudines and are characterised by a special bony shell which is developed from their ribs and acts as a shield against predators. https://kidskonnect.com/animals/turtle/
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					 			      	Fun Turtle Facts for Kids - ScienceKids
					 			      	 
 Check out our range of fun turtle facts for kids. Learn about turtle shells, the biggest turtle species, turtle eggs and much more. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/turtle.html