*** About Turtles: Turtles, belonging to the order Testudines, are one of the oldest reptile groups, with a fossil record dating back to the Jurassic period. These creatures are distinguished by a bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield. Turtles are ectothermic, or cold-blooded, meaning that their internal temperature varies according to the ambient environment. They can be found in almost every type of climate as long as there is a body of water nearby. Turtles play vital roles in their ecosystems, including maintaining healthy marine and freshwater environments and providing key nutrients to beach ecosystems through their eggs.

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