There are many facts and myths about turtles that have been passed down for many years, and sometimes these facts and myths are completely false. Small breaks in the shell bones or keratin (shell bone tissue, beak and claws) can be recovered and / or repaired by the turtle. Your bone armor is not unbreakable, as many believe, and a major rupture of your carcass can lead to permanent disability or even death. Your upper armor or shield or armor consists of more than 50 bones in some species. The lower shell, or plastron, varies from one species to another: some have double-hinged turtles that allow them to fully retract into their shells, others simply have hinges and offer only protection partial, while others have a very small turtle shell, such as the trembling turtle. Since they cannot back off temporarily, they have developed a very aggressive and dominant position to survive.
Most people will encounter only a few species of turtles in their lifetime, but there are more than three hundred species in the world on all continents except Antarctica. Because of their adaptability, they have been on earth for millions of years. Turtles are masters of the breeding where we are planted. From giant tortoises moving slowly to leatherback turtles, most have developed very special skills to help them survive. Some sea turtles can move at speeds of up to 56 km / h. Some turtles, which are usually freshwater or sea turtles, can adapt and live in brackish water (water that is less salty than sea water). With the exception of the coldest regions of the planet, turtles have become masters of adaptation.
The next time you see a turtle in the middle of the road (unless it is a snapper), stop and help it along the way. Always make sure you are facing the direction you are heading. He has smelled water or some other reason for migration and knows where he is going. The destruction of automobiles and the spread of humans into turtle habitats are two of the main turtle killers. Whole colonies of turtles can be washed away if a lake is dry or a dredged swamp for human use. Turtles play an important role in the food chain as prey and predators. For this reason, we must protect them.
