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 ...

Although all three species share a similar structural design, they each display striking differences in how their shells respond to stress. Green turtles, for instance, boast the toughest, stiffest ...

2 A tortoise by any other name A turtle refers to any reptile with a shell, so all tortoises are technically turtles, too. The main difference is that tortoises live only on land, while turtles ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks.

Although all three species share a similar structural design, they each display striking differences in how their shells respond to stress. Green turtles, for instance, boast the toughest ...