When it comes to hunting, Steve Stortz is passionate and a traditionalist. He hunts waterfowl over hand-carved wooden decoys, rejecting newfangled mechanical spinning-winged decoys. He prefers a bow ...

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

Travel back in time to 260 million years ago, just before the dawn of the dinosaur era. Journey to what is now South Africa, and make your way to a river bank. Then, wait. If you’re lucky, you might ...

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 ...

Minecraft enthusiasts can now craft Turtle Shells for enhanced gameplay! These shells, worn as headgear, offer valuable water breathing abilities and armor protection. Obtain scutes by breeding ...

Critically endangered, radiated tortoises sport star patterns on their shells and live in the forests and scrubland of Madagascar. (Images courtesy Smithsonian's National Zoo) People often use the ...