Rows of razor-sharp teeth and powerful jaws allow them to crack though even the thick carapace (shell) of full-grown sea turtles. One common defense against predators is a protective covering ...

Narrator: And of course, shells are incredibly useful for defense against predators, no matter how fierce they may be. Turtles are amazing. EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published in ...

It is a built-in defense system, and the shell helps protect turtles from predators and other environmental dangers. This ...

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 ...

ISLAMORADA, Fla. (WFLA)— A 22-pound loggerhead sea turtle was released back into the ocean after being rescued off the ...

For both green turtles and Kemp’s ridleys, their shells become even stiffer and stronger as they grow larger, offering greater defense – especially as subadults and adults. Kemp’s ridleys ...