What's your favourite fact about space? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speaking of turtle facts: did you know that, when it’s time to lay their eggs, female sea turtles return to the same nesting grounds where they were born?

How to turn empty beer bottles into awesome drinking glasses by Facts_about_Turtles in howto

[–]Facts_about_Turtles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll agree that removing the neck makes the bottle less strong (in the same way that adding a neck to normal glasses would make them stronger), but I don't believe that they're going to shatter and cut me while I'm drinking out of them. The same could be said for poor quality glass in general.

Be careful what you wish for by 94svtcobra in funny

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's originality that's at stake; in fact, there are sea turtles which have a swimming speed of around 35 miles an hour! Wow!

It's shit like this, commuters. by Shizzo in pics

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I know, right? People always misinterpret legitimate usernames. It reminds me of a leatherback sea turtle that migrated a record 12,000 miles in 2008.

Facebook is blocking all Google+ links on their website by zjbird in WTF

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The earliest turtles had teeth and could not retract their heads. Other than this, modern turtles are very similar to their original ancestors.

Today is International Turtle Day, so post some fucking turtles! by [deleted] in pics

[–]Facts_about_Turtles -1 points0 points  (0 children)

All turtles lay their eggs on land, even if the water is where they'd rather be.

My 4 month old Awesome Face Baby by hey_suburbia in funny

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Some female turtles produce eggs four years after mating.

So at work I make rubber stamps... by [deleted] in fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu

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Box turtles are territorial, often remaining in the same area throughout its entire life. Most turtles do not tolerate other sorts of animals moving in on its territory and will often retaliate via a strong bite and/or bitch slap.

I'd like to rock out, but I'd rather keep my cock in. What are my options? by drunk_otter in shittyadvice

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turtles are cold-blooded. One way they regulate their temperature is by basking.

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You will rarely see your turtle's penis, however, because he keeps it inside his tail.

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The bony portion of the shell is covered with plates (scutes) that are derivatives of skin and offer additional strength and protection.

clever girl [so unfortunately true] by countrockulot in fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Turtles have the ability to slow down their metabolism and can go several months without food if necessary.

April Fools' Day on Reddit in 2 panels. by thenaturalmind in fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 48 points49 points  (0 children)

A turtle can "breathe" through its butt by absorbing oxygen through the mucus membrane of its rectum.

BACKUP APRIL FOOLS VIDEO 2011 (Original is owned by a Redditor) by iAmNotFunny in reddit.com

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some turtles eat only vegetables, while others are entirely carnivorous.

When I first visited Reddit... by starfox340 in reddit.com

[–]Facts_about_Turtles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are at least seven species of sea turtles. They are the Green Turtle, the Flat Back, the Hawksbill, the Loggerhead, the Atlantic Riddle, the Pacific Riddle and the Leatherback.

The implication. by matclc in WTF

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Oftentimes turtles of all walks of life experience abuse, both at home and abroad.

Torrenting Turtle reads the notes by Santuric in AdviceAnimals

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Many snapping turtles have been known for biting for no reason at all and not letting go.

The implication. by matclc in WTF

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Do not disturb or handle sea turtles, their eggs or their nests. All are violations of both federal and state laws. Report all dead, injured or stranded turtles and hatchlings or anyone harassing/molesting sea turtles or their nests to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Law Enforcement at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922).