what are turtles
Turtles (Testudines) are an ancient group of reptiles that includes hidden necked turtles and side-necked turtles. There are more than 293 species of turtles alive today.Turtles inhabit a variety of habitats including marine, freshwater and terrestrial regions throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world.urtles (Testudines) are an ancient group of reptiles that includes hidden necked turtles and side-necked turtles. There are more than 293 species of turtles alive today.