Turtles and Tortoises Trivia

Turtles are among Earth's oldest animals, and are immediately recognizable by their shells and slow nature. Here are a few better-known turtles.

Turtles are amazing creatures that come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. They are found in climates on every continent except Antarctica. C'mon!...It's time for turtle trivia!

No, not the monsters from "Doctor Who"! Ten of the biggest, smallest, oldest, prettiest, and ugliest turtles, tortoises, and terrapins -- chelonians, also called testudines. Take your time as you test yourself on the testudines.

This quiz is actually about red-eared slider turtles, which is the generally accepted species that the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" were based on.

I'm sitting here with André, a GIANT giant tortoise, the biggest I've ever seen. Since he doesn't say much, I'll have to describe him to you. Good luck!

The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is a very unique species and a beautiful one as well. Unfortunately, they are also on the brink of extinction. Come and explore the world of this amazing animal, before it disappears from ours completely.

You are a Mediterranean loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) born on the island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. How will your life be? How will you survive and procreate? Here are 10 questions following your life as a loggerhead.

I did not find many quizzes about these creatures so I wrote this one.

While on vacation in Tybee Island, my family was lucky enough to watch newly-hatched loggerhead turtles make their way from the nest to the surf. That experience prompted me to write this quiz. I hope you enjoy it.

Leatherbacks...one of our planet's oldest species, and the largest species of turtle. Currently endangered, they are still one of the most interesting animals to ever appear on Earth. How much do you know about them?