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.
Males never leave the water, but females swim to the shore to lay their eggs.
Diet Most of the time, Green Sea Turtles eats plants, but they also eat sea creatures like crayfish and crabs. Other turtles eat meat and the Leatherback Turtle eats jellyfish. Their heads are lizard-like, with a hooked beak and toothless jaw. Their bodies are enclosed in shell for protection. The top half of the shell is called the carapace.