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
Spiny Softshell Turtle
Florida Cooter
River Cooter
Florida Red-bellied Turtle
Yellow-bellied Slider
Stinkpot (Common Musk Turtle)
Ornate Diamondback Terrapin
Mangrove Terrapin
Barbour's Map Turtle
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