What is the life expectancy of a turtle?

Other popular pet turtle species, like African Sideneck Turtles and Map Turtles, are generally expected to live 25 years or more. read more

Longevity in turtles depends entirely on what you mean by"turtles". Turtles are aquatic and there are many different species with different longevities. Some of the really big ones, like the leatherback, may live to 100 years. read more

The lifespan of a turtle varies greatly depending on the species of turtle. For example, a typical pet turtle can live between 10-80 years or so while larger species can easily live over 100 years. According to the “Guinness Book of World Records”, sea turtles have the longest lifespan of up to 152 years. read more

Life Cycle of A Sea Turtle The sea turtle life cycle starts when a female lays its eggs on a nesting beach, usually in the tropics. From six weeks to two months later (depending on the species), a tiny hatchling makes its way to the surface of the sand and heads to the water, dodging every predator imaginable. read more