Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

Dr. Universe: Why can’t sea turtles pull back into their shell? I was at the St. Louis Zoo, and they said tortoises and other turtles can pull back into their shells. – Tyler, 7, Missouri There are ...

A new study shows how scientists can use animals' physical features -- also known as morphology -- to make connections between a modern species and its fossilized relatives, even if they look ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Here’s something you might not know about tortoises: They have nerve endings in their shells, ...

A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

Researchers have found that a unique type of algae, usually only seen on the shells of turtles, affects the surrounding microbial communities. It is hoped that these findings can be applied to support ...

When it comes to animals with iconic features, the turtle is high on the list. Deer have horns, kangaroos have pouches, humans have existential dread and turtles have shells…right? Apparently, that ...