From the wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay to the forests farther inland, Maryland hosts an array of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and crustaceans. Several animals native to Maryland have been ...

Chinese people often include some kind of dragon decor in their homes, as they are supposed to bring good luck and safety. There are a few guidelines to keep in mind. When placing a dragon in an ...

Rehabilitated in Florida, a tagged loggerhead named Pyari may reveal how injured turtles adapt to currents, feeding, and migration.

Turtles are famous for their shells, but this feature is far more than a protective covering. A turtle’s shell is actually fused to its skeleton, meaning its ribs and spine became part of a living ...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are returning to theaters on two fronts in the coming years. First, Mutant Mayhem 2 will arrive in fall 2027 following the release of the tie-in short film Chrome ...

Shell integration typically involves 50 to 60 individual bones fusing into a permanent structural cage. The carapace creates a mechanical constraint that prevents the chest from expanding during ...

Scientists have been closely monitoring a map turtle population after 10 percent died in 2022. They found a surprising culprit, and are left concerned for the future. A female northern map turtle ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This one-ton turtle once ruled South America’s rivers — ...

One thing "IT: Welcome to Derry" handled just as well as building up the arrival of its killer clown is the depiction of the real, world-ending terror the country was ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The broad-shelled river turtle (Chelodina expansa) falls into a group known as side-neck turtles.

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