Turtle shells are made mostly of bone; the upper part is the domed carapace, while the underside is the flatter plastron or belly-plate. Its outer surface is covered in scales made of keratin, the …

Oct 27, 2025 · Tortoises (family Testudinidae) live exclusively on land and have anatomic features distinguishing them from other turtles, but the term tortoise has long been used to refer to …

Sep 3, 2025 · The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the world’s largest living turtle and the fourth-largest reptile. It measures over 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) in length and weighs over 500 …

From giant, slow-moving land-dwelling tortoises and snappy terrapins basking in their fresh-water lagoons, to the graceful strokes of a sea turtle gliding through our oceans – check out our ten …

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Nov 11, 2025 · This guide covers 15 remarkable turtle facts including the oldest recorded turtle (188 years), their unique skeletal structure, incredible navigation abilities, and surprising …

Jul 15, 2025 · They had fully formed turtle shell bellies, but not entirely completed turtle shell backs. 6 All living turtles today can be traced back to an ancestor that lived around the Middle …

May 27, 2024 · The turtle belongs to the Reptilia class in the Cheloniidae family, which primarily represents sea turtles. The word “ Testudines ” comes from the Latin word “testa,” which …

The following list contains all the families, genera, and species in the turtle order, except those included in the Testudinidae, or true tortoise family. List of Types

ABOUT Turtle, tortoise, and terrapin: what's the difference? All turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are reptiles. Scientists often refer to them as chelonians, because they are in the taxonomic order …