In a first-of-its kind study, researchers have determined that the spiny softshell turtle—an unusual looking critter with a leathery shell and a tube-shaped nose—is the most distinctly Canadian animal ...

Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing and how to keep fracture sites 'water-free'.

A new study lead by Iowa State University professors is looking for the secret behind the shell- breaking down the way turtle ...

The best foods for your tortoise, turtle, or terrapin – from crunchy greens to tasty treats – for health and enrichment.

In a recent paper published in the journal Genome Research, experts described the chromatin arrangement in the genomes of two ...

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In cartoons, when a turtle is spooked, it retreats into and closes its shell. While used for comic effect, this imagery is based in fact — although not all turtles are capable of this protective feat.

Turtles, those ancient and resilient creatures, have been silently recording the history of our planet’s nuclear activities. Recent studies have unveiled that the shells of turtles and tortoises ...

The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches. The spiny spider crab is also known as the European spider crab. It is a ...

The most Canadian animal? It’s not the beaver that marks the nickel, the moose that pervades souvenir shops across the country, or the loon that gave the one-dollar “loonie” its name.

In cartoons, when a turtle is spooked, it retreats into and closes up its shell. While used for comic effect, this imagery is based in fact — although not all turtles are capable of this protective ...