Ecologists from the Lake County Forest Preserves are testing an experimental treatment to protect Blanding’s turtles from a dangerous, potentially fatal fungal disease. In 2022, during routine health ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

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 ...