Unlike their hard-shelled cousins, these turtles have leathery, flat, green or brown shells. These large, freshwater turtles are also known as "frog-faced softshells" because of their amphibian ...

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you’re looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect ...

Their name comes from the red spot or red stripe located behind each eye. These are flat turtles with bright green shells and yellow markings. As adults, these turtles can reach about eight to 10 ...

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 ...

After further questioning, the man reached into his pants and pulled out the turtle, which was about 5 inches long and wrapped in a small blue towel. The animal was determined to be a red-ear ...

Union of bony fractures in turtles can take as long ... commonly used to secure round pipes to flat surfaces; these are excellent for bridging shell fractures. These clamps can be placed over ...

Most Asian turtles and tortoises dig themselves nests in mud or sand to lay their eggs. The hatchlings are born with a tooth egg to help them break out of the shell which is shed shortly afterwards.

FUKUI--Japan’s oldest fossils of a pitted-shelled turtle species are now on display, providing clues on how prehistoric creatures expanded their range 130 million years ago. The two shell ...

This time around, his focus is on motoring, Mario Kart style. His Turtle Shell Racers are ripped right out of the Mario Kart series of games, and are built in the form of the multi-colored turtle ...