A sea turtle’s shell is a complex masterpiece, made up of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom), both covered in scutes – tough keratin plates tightly attached to the bone. The bone ...

This young tortoise posted by through.the.lleaves is the cutest thing ever. Fig, a little leopard tortoise, enjoys a good ...

Footage shows the sea turtle with front flippers coiled around a pole while the bottom part of its shell swayed underwater at Umigame Kouen Sea Turtle Park in Mie Prefecture on March 3.

Sea turtle shells balance strength, flexibility, and speed to ensure survival. A new study reveals surprising differences ...

2 A tortoise by any other name A turtle refers to any reptile with a shell, so all tortoises are technically turtles, too. The main difference is that tortoises live only on land, while turtles ...

A sea turtle's shell is a masterpiece. A study reveals that marine turtle shells combine flexibility and strength to protect against predators like sharks and stress while optimizing movement. This ...

DESCRIPTION: Loggerhead sea turtles are named for their large heads, which contain powerful jaws and a thick beak. An adult loggerhead's top shell is slightly heart-shaped with a reddish-brown color; ...

A North Carolina rescue group is using bra hooks to repair cracks in turtle shells Maria Pasquini is the senior news editor for the human interest vertical at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

A sea turtle’s shell is a complex masterpiece, made up of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom), both covered in scutes – tough keratin plates tightly attached to the bone.