Turtles adjust easily to confinement and we know that they have an acute sense of smell, and they can distinguish certain colors. They also have lungs much like humans. You can t see them breathing because the ribs are fused within the shell. Be sure to know the needs of the animal before you buy. If you buy a tortoise, which is less common than turtles, you need to know that they prefer dry land and are never in wet areas.
Turtles can be illegal in some states.
They are often sold illegally at reptile shows and flea markets. You should never take one from the wild. It is important not to do so because not only can the turtle be aggressive since it has never been tamed, but they can also carry diseases. The most common turtles are amphibious. They live on land and also in water.