Turtles have an interesting life cycle. It starts when a mother turtle lays eggs in a nest she digs in the sand or soil. After about two months, baby turtles called hatchlings break out of their eggs. They dig their way out of the nest and head towards their new home in water or on land. As they grow, their shells get bigger and harder. Young turtles eat a lot to grow strong. Adult turtles can live for many years.
When they are old enough, female turtles return to land to lay their own eggs, starting the cycle again.
1. Where do mother turtles lay their eggs?
2. What are baby turtles called?
3. What happens to a turtle's shell as it grows?
4. What do young turtles do to grow strong?