Turtles are reptiles of all shapes and sizes. There are many types of turtles like the box turtle. Turtles are popular pets that make excellent family pets. Many species of turtles are endangered. Their habitat, like their diet, is very important for the survival of any turtle. They can die if they do not receive a healthy and adequate diet. The food that the turtle eats is very important. There are a variety of foods that people can feed their pet turtles. Different types of foods containing different types of vitamins and nutrients such as calcium. Calcium is very important for turtles. Food given to two turtles changed their behavior within two weeks. Turtles have been around for a very long time. They have been around for around 215 million years. Turtles have lived much longer than mammals, crocodiles, birds, snakes and lizards. They can live to be around 200 years old, but most live to be 75 years old. Turtles have a hard shell that protects them like a shield. This upper shell is called the carapace. The lower shell is called the “plastron”. The shell is attached to their spine and lower rib cage. It is different from the shells of other animals such as crabs. The turtle's shell is permanent, it cannot come off. A turtle's shell makes them special and unique animals. A turtle's shell protects them from harm. Many people believe that the shell helped turtles survive for millions of years. The upper part of the shell is called the carapase. The lower part is called the plastron. The shell has sixty bones joined together. Because turtles have a lot of bones on their shells, it is very important to feed them a healthy diet and give them plenty of calcium and protein. This will make them strong and healthy. Some turtles can eat middle of paper ......good, healthy foods that do not contain any pesticides. When turtles are young, they should be fed more than adult turtles. In conclusion, turtles are reptiles. They are endangered species. This is why it is so important to feed turtles a healthy diet for them to survive. They can die if they do not receive a healthy and adequate diet. The food that the turtle eats is very important. Giving turtles a healthy diet and more calcium can affect the behavior of pet turtles. This is why they must have a balanced diet of proteins, calcium and vitamins. Calcium and protein should be what they primarily consume, as this is the most important nutrient for turtles. Calcium and protein can help the shell become strong, especially because they need their shell to survive. When they are not fed as they want, they go on hunger strike. They could go a long time without eating.