Turtles are one of the oldest reptile groups in the world, which is nearly 200 million years back, which makes them older than snakes, crocodiles and alligators.
The shell of a turtle is actually a part of its skeleton, and is made up of nearly 50 bones.
Turtles have one of the longest lifespan in the animal kingdom. A turtle can live anywhere between 10 to 80 years
There are currently 356 known species of turtles, they come in all shapes and size.
Turtles are very fond of jellyfish, even though some species are poisonous.
A turtles gender is determined after fertilisation. The temperature of the developing eggs is what decides whether the offspring will be male or female.
Turtles have an amazing sense of direction and strong eyesight.