Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Special announcement at the end of this article Profile The loggerhead sea turtle is probably the most widely known species… read more
African spurred tortoise
Profile The African spurred tortoise is a large reptile living in north-central Africa. This tortoise, sometimes called the spur-thighed tortoise,… read more
Matamata
Update of post on November 16, 2013 Profile The matamata is a large, weird-looking turtle living in South America. Probably… read more
European pond turtle
Profile The European pond turtle is a medium-sized reptile living in the southern half of Europe. The turtle shown above… read more
Gopher tortoise
Profile Gopher tortoises are medium-sized tortoises living in the south-eastern United States. A rather dull animal to look at, the gopher… read more
Flatback turtle
Profile The flatback turtle is a medium sized sea turtle living around Australia and Oceania. Most animals have a reason… read more
Aldabra giant tortoise
Profile The Aldabra giant tortoise, sometimes called just the Aldabra tortoise, is a large reptile living on islands off the… read more
Hermann’s tortoise
Profile The hermann’s tortoise is a small to medium sized tortoise living in southern Europe. This genus contains five species… read more
Galapagos tortoise
Profile: The galapagos tortoise, also called the galapagos giant tortoise, for good reason, lives only in the Galapagos Islands, which… read more
Matamata
The matamata is a unique turtle living in the Amazon Rain forest of South America. It is easily recognized by its… read more