Turtles are found on every continent except Antarctica but not for long.
India's only turtle conservation project started in 1989 at Bhitarkanika, Odisha.
The shell of a turtle is actually made up of over 60 different bones
Turtle's shell is unique among vertebrates in that it protects the animal and provides shelter from the elements.
Turtles are excellent swimmers and can travel long distances in the water.
India's only turtle conservation project started in 1989 at Bhitarkanika, Odisha.
The largest turtle is the leatherback sea turtle, which can grow to be over 8 feet long and weigh over 500kg
The smallest turtle is the speckled padloper, which is only about 4 inches long.
There are over 300 species of turtles.
Turtles are an important part of many
ecosystems and play a vital role in the food chain.