2 A tortoise by any other name A turtle refers to any reptile with a shell, so all tortoises are ... butterflies drink the tears of yellow-spotted turtles to get enough sodium in their diet.

DESCRIPTION: A small, black turtle with yellow spots on its smooth shell. HABITAT: The spotted turtle occupies a wide variety of shallow wetland habitats across its range and during the year. Habitat ...

DESCRIPTION: The Sonoyta mud turtle is a dark, medium-sized turtle with a shell up to seven inches long. The upper shell is olive to dark brown; the lower shell is hinged, front and back, and varies ...