Turtles have protective shells and leathery skin, can grow over six feet long, and come in various shapes and sizes. They lay eggs and leave their young to hatch on their own while they search for food. Turtles live on every continent except Antarctica, can prefer water or land, and have diverse diets as herbivores or carnivores that may include other animals. To survive, turtles create safe nests for their eggs and babies on beaches or elsewhere until the young hatch and go their separate ways.