Turtles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are amphibious animals with a short, broad body and slow movement. They are encased in a bony shell consisting of two shields: the carapace, which is a domed dorsal shell, and the plastron, which is a flat ventral shell. These shells have openings that allow the turtle to extend its front and hind limbs, head, and tail. The turtle's slow movement is attributed to the weight of its protective bony shell. Turtles are long-lived creatures, with some spec...