Who knew a tortoise could feel through its shell? Find out why most of what we think we know about tortoise shells is ...

But can a turtle live without its shell? Video Journalist: Laura Foster Follow Laura on twitter The eclipse won't be total anywhere in the world, but parts of Canada will come close. People in ...

Without a little turtle TLC, this condition can be fatal. Aquarium staff are giving these shell-shocked travelers a warm ...

That structure actually helps turtles breathe without any oxygen at all ... you can't take a turtle out of its shell either. But if you could, you'd probably be surprised by what you'd discover.

Semi-aquatic turtles have webbing between their toes, and aquatic turtles have flippers instead of feet. Turtles also have flatter shells that are specially adapted for swimming, while tortoises ...

A social media post from an “anonymous participant” on a Hawaii-based Facebook page shows a dead green sea turtle with its shell missing. So far the post, which can’t be verified for its veracity, has ...

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

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving ...

The green turtle is a large, weighty sea turtle with a wide, smooth carapace, or shell. It inhabits tropical and subtropical coastal waters around the world and has been observed clambering onto ...