Turt
les and tortoises are both reptiles, but they belong to different families and have different characteristics.
Turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic, which means they spend most of their time in water or near water. They have webbed feet or flippers, and their shells are usually more streamlined to help them swim. Turtles also tend to have more rounded, smooth shells. Some common types of turtles include box turtles, painted turtles, and sea turtles.