Turtles are reptiles and not amphibians. The easiest way to know whether or not an animal is a reptile is if it lays eggs with a hard shell. I was taught that years ago and it really helps to determine what animals are reptiles. You said that turtles live in water but they can also live on land. read more
The Amazing Talented Turtles.!! Turtle Doing A Backflip Frog Riding A Turtle Turtle Attacking 2 Cats Skateboarding Turtle Dancing Turtle Relatives Turtles have many similarities to other animals and mammals. They are related to lizards, snakes, alligators, and crocodiles because turtles are reptiles along with lizards, snakes, alligators, and crocodiles. read more
Some turtles do not have horny scutes; for example, the leatherback sea turtle and the soft-shelled turtles have shells covered with leathery skin instead. The shape of the shell gives helpful clues about how a turtle lives. read more