Most turtle species are opportunistic omnivores; land-dwelling species are more herbivorous and aquatic ones more carnivorous. Generally lacking speed and agility, most turtles feed either on plant material or on animals with limited movements like mollusks, worms, and insect larvae. Some species, such as the African helmeted turtle and snapping turtles, eat fish, amphibians, reptiles (including other turtles), birds, and mammals. They may take them by ambush but also scavenge. The alligator snapping turtle has a worm-like appendage on its tongue that it uses to lure fish into its mouth. Tortoises are the most herbivorous group, consuming grasses, leaves, and fruits. Many turtle species, including tortoises, supplement their diet with eggshells, animal bones, hair, and droppings for extra nutrients.
most turtle species are opportunistic omnivores; land-dwelling species are more herbivorous and aquatic ones more carnivorous generally lacking speed and agility most turtles feed either on plant material or on animals with limited movements like mollusks worms and insect larvae some species such as the african helmeted turtle and snapping turtles eat fish amphibians reptiles (including other turtles) birds and mammals they may take them by ambush but also scavenge the alligator snapping turtle has a worm-like appendage on its tongue that it uses to lure fish into its mouth tortoises are the most herbivorous group consuming grasses leaves and fruits many turtle species including tortoises supplement their diet with eggshells animal bones hair and droppings for extra nutrients