Turtles (Testudines) have captivated evolutionary biologists for decades due to their distinct morphology and ancient origins. Recent studies have elucidated the evolutionary transformations that led ...

A study shows that turtles use both genetic signals and mechanical forces to form the scales on their heads, revealing a shared heritage with crocodiles and dinosaurs. In vertebrates, the formation of ...

Scientists have identified a 50-million-year-old fossil sea turtle in northern Syria, marking the country’s first formally described fossil vertebrate species. The discovery, detailed inPapers in ...

Beaches along the Great Barrier Reef are coming alive as thousands of baby turtles hatch and rush to the sea in the "ultimate ...