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

I also found out that a turtle’s hard shell is made of about 50 bones. Scientists used to think that turtle shells evolved from scales, but some scientists now think those shells evolved from ribs.

The turtle’s shell will not grow as much as it should, but the spine will continue to grow, causing them to have a very oddly shaped back. Sometimes the tops of their shells will continue to ...

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...

How the turtle shell evolved has puzzled scientists for years, but new research sheds light on how their hard shells were formed. Scientists say the ancient fossil skeleton of an extinct South ...

You wanted to know "Why is the belly of the tortoise not as hard as the shell?" asked a young Vernon Area Library patron inspired by a library program featuring the Flying Fox Conservation Fund.

How the turtle shell evolved has puzzled scientists for years, but new research sheds light on how their hard shells were formed. Scientists say the ancient fossil skeleton of an extinct South ...