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Basically, a turtle's skeleton is inside out. And just like you can't take a skeleton out of a person, right, you can't take a turtle out of its shell either. But if you could, you'd probably be ...

Let's take a look deep inside these distinctive animals, and learn what adaptations they've picked up in order to call these harsh landscapes 'home'. At first glance, a kangaroo's pouch looks like ...

In a previous column, the author discussed the overall management of turtle shell injuries. This column continues by describing basic techniques for repairing and stabilizing fractured turtle shells.

As the turtle grows, so does its shell. The scutes on its shell peel away to make room for bigger ones. 5 Keep your flippers inside the shell at all times Not all turtles can hide their heads ...

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'.

where a second three-toed box turtle soaked in diluted Betadine to clean his shell. The heavy-duty washer and dryer run all day. Strict protocols keep the animals safe: double doors, cages inside ...