Turtles are one of the oldest reptile groups in existence – dating back to 157 million years ago. One of the most common turtle families that is well known is the Emydidae, commonly called the pond turtles or marsh turtles. These turtles are typically either strictly carnivorous or strictly herbivorous (although a shift occurs from carnivore to herbivore in some species).
Terrestrial turtles will eat grasses, fruit, berries, mushrooms, and flowers. This family is also the most common in the pet trade. If you absolutely have to have a pet turtle, think about its diet and what it would be like in the wild. Many turtles are endangered today, and it is imperative that we become more aware of habitat and our impact on their survival!
August’s design honors the turtle – and its herbivorous lifestyle – as it eats a strawberry growing out of a shirt pocket!
