Turtles are ancient and captivating creatures! With over 250 species of
turtles worldwide, you can find turtles everywhere: in the water and in
the desert and many places in between. This introductory guide to
turtles covers all aspects of a turtle's life from their development to
their habitat and the challenges/threats they face in the wild. With a
significant percentage of the world's turtle population critically
endangered, this guide is an important resource to understanding these
wonderful creatures and learning how we can protect them.