Did You Know: While most turtles do not tolerate the cold well, the Blanding's turtle has been observed swimming under the ice in the Great Lakes region.
Did You Know: The earliest turtles had teeth and could not retract their heads, but other than this, modern turtles are very similar to their original ancestors.
Did Your Know: Turtles have been on the earth for more than 200 million years. They evolved before mammals, birds, crocodiles, snakes, and even lizards.