This young tortoise posted by through.the.lleaves is the cutest thing ever. Fig, a little leopard tortoise, enjoys a good ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving ...

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

A sea turtle’s shell is a complex masterpiece, made up of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom), both covered in scutes – tough keratin plates tightly attached to the bone.

Their shells help with thermoregulation, as they can retain heat to help the turtle stay warm. Reptiles do not have hair or fur, they have scales or scutes, which are what make up the outer layer of ...

It comprises a series of bony plates, known as scutes that are covered by a tough, protective layer of keratin. The shape and pattern of a turtle’s scutes are unique to each species and can help ...