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A turtle's shell isn't what most people think it is and the truth is surprisingly complex

A Turtle's Shell Isn't What Most People Think It Is And the Truth Is Surprisingly Complex ...

The Weirdest Turtle Heads in Nature

Turtles are instantly recognized by the shell on their backs, but across species, there are some incredibly unique heads that ...

Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the species

Hawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned this into the Honu Count program. This initiative allows the ...
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The Living Record: What Turtle Shells Tell Us About a Changing Sea

Scuba Diving Snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef Cairns Port Douglas (Sea Turtle, Giant Clam, Hard Cora, Shark, School of Fish, Soft Coral, Great Visibility, Pufferfish)© Kitjapat Film/Shutterstock.com ...
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Meet the little-known African tortoise with a hatchback for a shell

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The forest hinge-back tortoise is an unusual animal whose shell can swing down 90 degrees in the rear to protect itself from predators. However, ...
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Home is where the shell is: Backyard sanctuary gives turtles, tortoises a safe place to thrive

Here’s something you might not know about tortoises: They have nerve endings in their shells, which means they can feel it when you pet them. If you don’t believe it, watch Redfoot wiggle around when ...