The Truth About What’s Inside a Turtle Shell

Cartoons often suggest turtles wear shells like removable armor. Those stories show turtles stepping out, swapping shells, or ...
Forbes

Meet The Largest Freshwater Turtle Ever. Hint: Its Shell Was Bigger Than You

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This one-ton turtle once ruled South America’s rivers — ...
SciELO

Supernumerary epidermal shields and carapace variation in Orbigny's slider turtles, Trachemys dorbigni (Testudines, Emydidae)

The epidermal plates of the carapace and plastron of 51 adults (38 females and 13 males), 07 immature individuals, and 46 hatchlings of the freshwater turtle Trachemys dorbigni (Durémil & Bibron, 1835 ...
IGN

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review

The Spider-Verse movies cast a long web of shadows over Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem: Those vibrant Spidey adventures and the Turtles’ latest cinematic outing all represent modern ...
moneycontrol.com

Science behind how Calligraphy Beetles use natural patterns to survive

A small beetle has captured attention for patterns on its shell that resemble ancient handwriting. These insects, known as calligraphy beetles (Calligrapha species), feature intricate black lines and ...
Bay News 9

‘Ninja Turtle Baby’ overcoming shell-like growth on back

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Clearwater parents Kaitlyn and Tim McCallum immediately knew there was an issue with their newborn son, James, when he was born. Kaitlyn delivered James in August, 2021. When ...
WECT

Founder of Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue dies at 90

TOPSAIL, N.C. (WECT) - The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center announced the passing of its founder. Jean Beasley died on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 90 years old. Beasley built and ...
Forbes

Meet The Ancient Turtle That Outlived The Dinosaurs — And Is Still Laying Eggs Today

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The leatherback sea turtle offers a rare look into ...
The Burlington Free Press

Volunteers needed for spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day in Vermont

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...
WFTV

Sea turtle rescued with shell injuries ready for release in Satellite Beach

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A young sea turtle named Bugs is returning to the ocean on Wednesday after spending five months recovering at the Sea Turtle Healing Center at Brevard Zoo. The center ...
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Caldwell’s new-look downtown highlights the Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World

CALDWELL, Kan. (KSNW) — Many people may not know, but Caldwell is the Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World. The city is celebrating 40 years of the title by creating 12 unique pieces of art. “I ...