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

MARATHON, Fla. – A dentist used denture repair adhesive to help mend an endangered green sea turtle’s fractured shell. Fred Troxel used the acrylic resin to bond two metal orthopedic plates across a ...

An injured turtle is literally being pieced back together with wires, steel pins, epoxy glue and a bracket at a Manitoba wildlife shelter, after its shell was badly cracked this week. The western ...

Why did the turtle cross the road? Well, to lay its eggs, probably. In built-up areas, natural wetlands are often bisected by roads, making it difficult for the creatures to make their way to new ...

Let's check out some cool facts about these amazing reptiles that can be found on every continent around the world. There are more than 300 species of turtle that live all over the world. Turtles, ...

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 ...

Turtles and tortoises, though related, exhibit key differences. Turtles are primarily aquatic with streamlined shells and webbed feet, suited for swimming and varied diets. Tortoises are land-based, ...

Wildlife officials are urging Florida residents and tourists to stop painting turtles and tortoises. While a turtle shell decorated with a hand-painted sunset or ocean waves may be artistic, you’re ...