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A turtle's shell isn't what most people think it is and the truth is surprisingly complex
If you’ve ever looked closely at a turtle, you’ve probably wondered what that hard, rounded shell is actually made of. Looks like armour. It looks removable, like a helmet or a protective covering ...
Cartoons often suggest turtles wear shells like removable armor. Those stories show turtles stepping out, swapping shells, or treating them like clothing. Biology disagrees. A turtle shell is not an ...
Tom Emery Contributing Writer Saturday, May 23 is World Turtle Day, and there are plenty of reasons to celebrate in Illinois.
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