The Green Sea Turtle is a Chelonian - which means it has four legs and a tough shell made of two parts which join at the sides.
Chelonians also have strong horny mouths with no teeth.
There are three types of Chelonians - tortoises live on land, terrapins live in fresh water and turtles live in the sea. They are all part of the reptile family. The Green Sea Turtle's legs are shaped like flippers. Habitat Green sea turtles are found in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. They are sensitive to heat and cold and prefer the warmer parts of the oceans.