turtle

Example Sentences

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Charlie’s arms were pitted with the scars of snapping turtles, which he wore with pride.

From Literature

In total, more than 2,000 marine species have been recorded in the warm Gulf waters, including over 500 fish species and five types of sea turtles, among them the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle.

From Barron's

He said he loved seeing sunrises and sunsets on the ocean, as well as whales, some great white sharks, turtles and sea crocodiles.

From BBC

Chan is a herpetologist, meaning he studies amphibians and reptiles such as frogs, turtles, lizards, and snakes.

From Science Daily

It was a ribbon of water, dotted with rocks like black turtles raising their backs to the sun.

From Literature