What are the types of turtles?

Turtles are a large and diverse taxon containing many species and subspecies. Here are some common turtle species:

1. Terrapin:

   - Red-eared slider turtle (Red-eared slider turtle)

   - Green-headed turtle

   - Yellow-headed side-necked turtle

   - Tortoise (Chinese tortoise)

2. Tortoise:

   - Indian Star Turtle

   - Black-necked soft-shell turtle

   - Eastern Box Turtle

   - Elephant Turtle

3. Box turtle:

   - Golden-headed box turtle

   - Chinese box turtle

   - Kemp's Box Turtle

4. Giant tortoise:

   - Galapagos tortoise

   - African giant tortoise

   - Madagascar giant tortoise

5. Turtle:

   - Green sea turtle

   - Leatherback sea turtle

   - Bent-billed sea turtle

   - African flat-fronted sea turtle

The above are just a few of the common turtle species; there are actually hundreds of species and subspecies of turtles. Each turtle species has its own unique appearance, behavior and feeding needs. Before choosing to keep a tortoise, carefully research the characteristics and needs of the species and make sure you have the skills to provide appropriate housing conditions and care.

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