Turtle Specials

The Features:
A Turtle Poem
A Turtle Quiz
A Turtle Clock
A Turtle Chart

Turtle Clock

        
        

Turtle Quiz

Choose the correct answer:

1. What family are turtles classified in?
Chelonian
Crustacean

2. What else are turtles called?
Tortoises
Terrapin

3. Which turtle lures fish into its mouth with its tongue?
Soft Shelled
Matamata

4. What is the spanish word for tortoise?
Tortuga
Tortossa

5. Which turtle gives off a stench to ward off enemies?
Mud Turtle
Musk Turtle

Choose True or False:

6. All turtles are able to retract into their shell.
True
False

7. Sea turtles are an endangered species.
True
False

8. The hingeback turtle is willing to share its den with small lizards and other creatures.
True
False

9. Snapping turtles have been known to bite for no reason at all.
True
False

10. The gopher tortoise has been known to burrow in the sand and wait for unsuspecting prey.
True
False

Turtle Poem

Turtles are creatures with rock solid shells,
They are quite well protected and their appearance tells.
Turtles are reptiles of assorted traits,
Different shapes, sizes, looks and mates.
Turtles are animals of the passive kind,
Calm and friendly, with a faithful mind.
Turtles are beasts with many many skills,
Hide in their shell, or snap for their kills.
Turtles are masterpieces of art and creation,
Vibrant colors, designs, with an attractive sensation.
Turtles are monsters of ocean and land,
Digging and crawling accross beach sand.
Turtles are beings of astonishing history,
Their age, size and facts remain a mystery.
Turtles are a member of God's great demension,
Turtles are the finest creature he ever did mention.

Turtle Chart
A chart of exotic turtles annd their names.

Map Turtle
Matamata
Amazon Spotted
Starred Tortoise
Snake-Neck
Leatherback
Ornate Turtle
Alligator Snapping
Painted Turtles