Who knew a tortoise could feel through its shell? Find out why most of what we think we know about tortoise shells is ...

Tortoise Shells Are Made of 60 Bones Tortoise shells are not just a single piece of armor but a complex structure composed of ...

Video by Alice Courtet shows her mother, ceramist Valerie Courtet, working on a model of a tortoise shell. But the video shows the object isn’t quite so hollow anymore, as two ginger kittens are seen ...

A tortoise’s shell not only protects and supports its skeleton and organs, it also provides a convenient shelter for its retractable head and limbs. The shell is an important part of ...