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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Reptiles

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] The reptiles unit covers classification of animals into the reptile group. It also covers defense characteristics of reptiles.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Amazing Giant Turtle Bone Discovery

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Article reports on the discovery of a giant turtle bone.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Flatback Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Flatback Turtles (Natator depressus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Matamata Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Matamata Turtles (Chelus fimbriata), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Locally Common

For Students 3rd - 5th
Common species are those that exist in large numbers. Locally common species are common in a specific area or defined range. One example of a Wisconsin common species is presented here, the southern map turtle.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Turtle vs Tortoise: Difference and Facts

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn the difference between turtles and tortoises, the different types, and other interesting facts.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Aldabra Tortoise

For Students 9th - 10th
The Aldabra tortoise is one of the largest tortoises, second only to the Galapagos tortoise. Use this resource to learn more about this long-living animal.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Narrow Headed Softshell Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, breeding, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the narrow-headed softshell turtle.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Green Sea Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the green sea turtle and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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Other

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Desert Tortoise

For Students 9th - 10th
Animal fact sheet on the desert tortoise includes appearance, adaptations, habitat, range, conservation, diet, fun facts, and more.