I WONDER - Where Do Turtles Lay Eggs? Me Pregunto - Donde Ponen Huevos Las Tortugas?

Turtles lay their eggs in various environments such as sand, earth, or grass. The number of eggs laid can vary significantly among different turtle species, with some laying only a few and others laying over a thousand at a time. After laying the eggs, turtles leave them to hatch on their own, without any parental care.

Where do turtles typically lay their eggs?

• In the sand, earth, or grass

• On tree branches

• In the water

• On rocks

What is the process turtles use to lay their eggs?

• They scatter them on the surface

• They dig holes to deposit them

• They place them in nests

• They bury them under leaves

How many eggs can some turtles lay at one time?

• Up to 10 eggs

• More than 1000 eggs

• Exactly 50 eggs

• No more than 100 eggs

What happens to the eggs after turtles lay them?

• The turtles return to check on them

• The turtles guard them

• The eggs are moved to a safer place

• The eggs are left to hatch on their own

What is unique about the way baby turtles are born?

• They are born during the day

• They are born in water

• They hatch and fend for themselves

• They are born with their parents' help