The Cambrian Explosion is a landmark moment in the history of life on Earth when many of the major groups of animals first ...

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Turtle Shell. Image via Unsplash The turtle shell is an evolutionary marvel. Composed of two main parts—the carapace on top and the plastron below—it forms a protective shield around the turtle’s body ...

How to Survive shares why a pretty shell can actually be deadly, exposing hidden dangers in nature you might overlook. They explain what makes this creature lethal and how to avoid injury. Stay ...

In Part 3 of the Tori the Turtle series, we’ll crochet the turtle shell—the final and most iconic piece of this adorable sea creature! Learn how to shape and structure the shell using rounds ...

The Cubist of the Undergrowth: Scientists Discover Snail with Picasso-Like Shell A tiny new snail species echoes the angular spirit of modern art.

Who knew a tortoise could feel through its shell? Find out why most of what we think we know about tortoise shells is probably wrong.

This turtle shows off its swift moves and ninja-like skills as it uses its shell as shield to evade a very hungry shark.

The Shell Factory closed months ago. But animal lovers can still visit some of the attraction’s most popular animals in Southwest Florida.

The Shell Factory closed months ago. But animal lovers can still visit some of the attraction’s most popular animals in Southwest Florida.