Where do freshwater turtles usually live?
Quick Answer
Freshwater turtles live in rivers, lakes, ponds, marshes, and wetlands around the world. They are especially diverse in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
The Full Story
Freshwater turtles are found on every continent except Antarctica, though their greatest diversity is in tropical and subtropical regions. They live in slow rivers, ponds, marshes, floodplains, and lakes, where they can bask on logs and feed on plants, insects, fish, or carrion depending on the species. Different families occupy different regions, such as softshell turtles in Asia and North America and side-necked turtles in South America and Africa. Their habitats are strongly tied to clean or slow-moving freshwater systems.
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