A 260 million-year-old fossil has been determined to be the oldest ancestor of turtles found to date, revealing something about the reptile's mysterious past. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, ...

Shell integration typically involves 50 to 60 individual bones fusing into a permanent structural cage. The carapace creates a mechanical constraint that prevents the chest from expanding during ...

A sea turtle's shell is a masterpiece. A study reveals that marine turtle shells combine flexibility and strength to protect against predators like sharks and stress while optimizing movement. This ...

The turtle neck retraction requires distinctive cervical features. Turtles are classified into two main categories, depending on whether they retract their heads by pulling them straight backwards, ...

If you’ve been sleeping under a rock, or maybe hiding in your shell, here’s your reminder that today is World Turtle Day. Watch this to learn about the new book ‘The Book of Turtles’ and don’t miss a ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay discover a softshell turtle hiding in a backyard pond.