After being on Earth for over 200 million years, turtles have had plenty of time to determine what they can and cannot eat. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

For instance, breeds like Red Eared Sliders, Painted Turtles, and Pond Turtles are all omnivores. Which means they’ll eat animal proteins and vegetables. That doesn’t mean you should cook up a ...