The titular fun fact that turtle shells are actually modified ribs comes with skeletal diagrams. But once Kawasaki adds skin to the illustration things get wild. I regularly get asked if a turtle ...

The turtle’s shell provides it with a formidable defence and one that is unique in the animal world. No other animal has a structure quite like it, and the bizarre nature of the turtle’s ...

Turtle shells didn’t get their start as natural armor, it seems. The reptiles’ ancestors might have evolved partial shells to help them burrow instead, new research suggests. Only later did ...

A turtle survived a 15 minute fight with an alligator that failed to break its protective shell. An alligator bites down with a force of up to 2,900 pounds of pressure but despite its strength ...

"The remains include the biggest complete turtle shell ever identified." The massive reptile had a shell that measured 8 feet in length and could have supported a turtle that weighed more than ...

Scientists have revealed a spectacular insight into turtle evolution - how the unique animals get their shells. A Japanese team studied the development of turtle embryos to find out why their ribs ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The turtle shell isn’t like any other protective element of any ...