Ninja Turtles
The ninja turtles, also known as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, are a group of popular fictional characters in various media, notably comic books and cartoons. Their names come from four famous Renaissance artists: Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
Origins
The origin of the ninja turtles comes from the 1984 comic book series by Mirage Studios. The series featured four teenage turtles who underwent mutation after exposure to hazardous ooze and were trained in the art of ninjutsu by a wise rat called Splinter.
Types of Turtles
The ninja turtles each belong to a different species of turtle.
- Leonardo is a red-eared slider turtle.
- Donatello is a common snapping turtle.
- Michelangelo is a yellow-bellied slider turtle.
- Raphael is a red-footed tortoise.
All of these turtles are found in the United States, and some of them, like the red-footed tortoise, can be found in many parts of the world.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Ninja Turtles each belong to a different species of turtle, and they all share the common ability to use ninjutsu and to defend their home city of New York from the evils of crime and corruption.
