Turtles are scaly four-legged animals belonging to the reptile class. The animal race, called the (order) Testudinata (or Chelonians), is distinctive and easily recognized by its hard and rigid 'house' or shell (bony shell).

Stock photo: Turtles are scaly four-legged animals belonging to the reptile class. The animal race, called the (order) Testudinata (or Chelonians), is distinctive and easily recognized by its hard and rigid 'house' or shell (bony shell). was taken by solehhudindin .