British Columbia is home to 5 species of turtles. To learn more about each turtle, click on the thumbnail to open a detailed species account. Each species account includes information on:
Each account also links to accounts of similar species, the Photo Gallery and the species Range Map. Enjoy!
Pacific Green Turtle
Pacific Leatherback
Turtle
Red-eared Slider
(introduced)
Western (Northern Pacific)
Pond Turtle
Western Painted Turtle