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

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 protective ...

A shield made from the shell of a great turtle, the Great Turtle Shell in Elden Ring provides great resistance against damage and enhances stamina recovery. This medium shield is one of the best ...

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 ...

Humongous Turtle Shell Unearthed. This shows an 8-million-year-old turtle shell that measured nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) was discovered in Venezuela.

Green sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. A photo recently posted on social media showing a sea turtle with its shell removed has led state officials to emphasize the proper ...

A green sea turtle is improving after being found stranded on a North Carolina beach with over 1 ½ pounds of barnacles and other organisms on its shell, seashore officials announced over the weekend.

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Traces of ancient DNA appear to have been found within the 6 ...

A Panama Green Turtle With Head Laceration Rescued In Taboga -. A green turtle (Chelonia mydas) was rescued in the waters of ...