Turtles and tortoises are a little more difficult to see, but if you go canoeing or kayaking you will almost certainly spot a turtle basking.  You may also see them crossing the highway – but watch for traffic if you try to help one cross the road!

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles in Florida

Leatherback Turtle
Green Turtle
Loggerhead Turtle
Hawksbill Turtle

Turtles and Tortoises

Gopher Tortoise
Box Turtle

Alligator Snapping Turtle
Common Snapping Turtle
Striped Mud Turtle
Florida Softshell Turtle
Florida Cooter
Florida Red-bellied Turtle
Yellow-bellied Slider
Stinkpot (Common Musk Turtle)
Mangrove Terrapin
Red-eared Slider

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