sentence: Turtles lay eggs, like other reptiles, which are slightly soft and leathery.
sentences_after: The eggs of the largest species are spherical, while the eggs of the rest are elongated. Sea turtles lay their eggs on dry, sandy beaches. Turtles can take many years to reach breeding age, and in many cases breed every few years rather than annually.
concept_name: turtle
headings: Turtle Ecology and life history
categories: Living fossils