different types of turtles
Different Types of Turtles
It may come as a surprise for many, but more than 300 different species of turtles are found on the planet. These species of turtles are classified into different types on the basis of their physical and behavioral traits.
Large-scale predation, habitat destruction, overharvesting for food,... and so on. The list of threats these turtles face seems to be never ending. While turtle conservation projects do exist, it is difficult to keep a check on illegal poaching of these reptiles - which, though illegal, has become a multi-million dollar industry. Wildlife experts also suggest that this is just a rough picture, and the actual situation is much more grave than what it is believed to be.