Whether you’re a tortoise enthusiast or simply curious about these remarkable reptiles, here are ten intriguing facts about tortoise shells that you might not know.

Freddy, a tortoise whose shell was burned in a fire, got a second chance when a Brazilian group called the Animal Avengers made her a new 3D printed custom shell.

Blending black and browns, tortoise’s color palette, like other animal prints, allows it to act as a neutral that works in different decor schemes. Keep reading to learn ways to decorate with ...

Box turtles also have a hinged plastron (bottom shell) that allows them to close up shop in the front and rear, creating a “box” that protects their entire body from predators. Formerly, the eastern ...

The sad image of the turtle's faded, chipped shell triggered a memory for one Facebook user, who said she recognized the turtle from 13 years ago.

Manuela the tortoise has been found alive – after more than 30 years locked in a storeroom. She was finally spotted after being put out for the binmen in a box of rubbish.

Friends of Texas Wildlife is asking Texans to not paint their turtles after receiving a poor box tortoise covered with many coats of nail polish on its shell.