Turtles are a unique species of reptile with some interesting personality traits. While each turtle has its own quirks, there’s one trait that all male turtles share: face slapping. This behavior ...

The different species vary in size, with the largest being the Burmese mountain tortoise (also known as the Asian brown tortoise). It reaches up to 60cm in length and weighs up to 20-37kg. Most Asian ...

Sea turtle shells balance strength, flexibility, and speed to ensure survival. A new study reveals surprising differences ...

The Sonoyta mud turtle has evolved as an aquatic species in one of the driest parts of the Sonoran ... The U.S. population of this unique reptile has been reduced to a single reservoir within the ...

Loggerhead sea turtles make some of the longest known journeys of any sea turtle species. Adapted for these lengthy migrations, loggerheads have a small shell and enlarged flippers. Some migrate more ...

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 shells of the hawksbill sea turtle have been used for luxury items for centuries, but with the species now endangered ... genetic “fingerprints” unique to each region, investigators ...

Maps.com: What inspired you to create this unique ... turtle design and text were done in Inkscape. The range data was ...