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 ...

In a previous column, the author discussed the overall management of turtle shell injuries. This column continues by describing basic techniques for repairing and stabilizing fractured turtle shells.

Sea turtles can survive being struck by a boat propeller — but as they heal from the trauma, their shells often change shape, bulging from air building up within their bodies. That throws the ...

The green turtle is a large, weighty sea turtle with a wide, smooth carapace, or shell. It inhabits tropical and subtropical coastal waters around the world and has been observed clambering onto ...

Sea turtles are unfortunately often struck by boats, causing their shells to be deformed. Air bubbles can form in the deformed shell, throwing off their natural buoyancy and making swimming difficult.

A turtle is a reptile that has a shell covering its body. They are known for moving slowly. There are more than 350 species, or types, of turtles. They are found in most parts of the world.

THE MAKING OF THE COMING OUT OF THEIR SHELLS TOUR: The real story. Behind the scenes with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Take the fantastic journey with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they ...