Turtle Species Accounts

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:

•  key identifying features
•  life cycle
•  diet
•  habitat and range
•  how the species is doing

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