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

The turtle's shell provides it with a formidable defence and one that is unique in the animal world. No other animal has a structure quite like it, and the bizarre nature of the turtle's anatomy also ...

It’s a debate that’s left more than a few scientists shell-shocked: Just how did the turtle come to acquire its unique suit of armor? Some have insisted for decades that the turtle’s carapace evolved ...

A half-shell turtle species that swam in China's coastal waters 220 million years ago is the oldest turtle known to date, a new analysis of fossils reveals. The turtle had a belly shell, but its back ...

The sea creature arrived at San Diego's Birch Aquarium in 2014 Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor in Journalism.

A half-shell turtle species that swam in China's coastal waters 220 million years ago is the oldest turtle known to date, a new analysis of fossils reveals. The turtle had a belly shell, but its back ...

A rescued sea turtle whose shell was repaired using denture glue is recovering well. Florida dentist Fred Troxel treated the 40-pound green sea turtle on Sept. 11, using over-the-counter denture glue ...

The turtle shell is a unique item in the Minecraft 1.18 version. The game is filled with unique items with hidden powers, and the turtle shell is no different. As the name suggests, turtle shells come ...

A Clearwater, Florida, infant who was born with a growth on his back was dubbed “little Ninja Turtle” by his parents, as it resembled a “turtle shell.” James McCallum, 19 months, was given the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The turtle shell isn’t like any other protective element of any ...

A turtle’s shell makes for a great portable home, offering a huge amount of protection to the animal living inside. But this carapace is nothing more than an evolutionary byproduct of another ...

The unearthing of three 220m-year-old fossils in China has solved the enduring mystery of how the turtle got its shell. The ancient remains are the first evidence palaeontologists have of a species of ...