How did the turtle cross the road? Last week, 14 turtles were admitted to the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center after being struck by vehicles. Here’s what you can do to help keep ...

A sea turtle initially weighed over 7 ½ pounds; her weight decreased to just over 6 pounds once experts cleaned her organism-covered shell.

For the first time, researchers finally have the tools to track these turtles beyond a few months after their release, thanks to a breakthrough application of technology never before used on sea ...

One of them developed a hole in their carapace on the underside. I made some calls but not many vets treat turtles.

That’s where designs like tortoise shell nails come in. “Tortoise shell nails are a form of nail art that mimics the turtle shell pattern we see in nature,” explains Sola Salons manicurist ...

Green sea turtle gets relief from “bubble butt” syndrome thanks to 3D printing Boat collision left Charlotte stranded at the surface and in danger of predation.

Great Turtle Shell requires 14 Strength to wield in Elden Ring. The default skill for this shield is Barricade Shield, which allows you to deflect strong incoming attacks.

Hinged-shell turtles have a split in the plastron, just behind the turtle’s front legs. The plates along this hinge are connected by cartilage, and specialized joints allow these turtles to pull the ...

In cartoons, when a turtle is spooked, it retreats into and closes up its shell. While used for comic effect, this imagery is based in fact — although not all turtles are capable of this ...

With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home. Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles.