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 ...

The earliest known ancestors of turtles appeared about 220–240 million years ago (in the late Triassic period), roughly the ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

A newly discovered early turtle fossil from 228 million years ago is missing something crucial: its shell. But in the long, intriguing tale of turtle evolution, turtles didn't always have it all -- ...

A research team led by NYIT scientist Gaberiel Bever has determined that a 260-million year-old fossil species found in South Africa's Karoo Basin provides a long awaited glimpse into the murky ...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin 2 is almost here, and it's shaping up to be one of the biggest new TMNT comics in years. It's the highly anticipated sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ...

They’re slow, ancient, and nearly indestructible, but which turtle build reigns supreme? Using a video game-inspired analysis ...

Continuing our fascination with the phenomenon that is cold weather, we bring you this piece of environmental news. Last night a handful of New England TV stations reported that 20 sea turtles were on ...

About five to 10 million years ago, giant turtles that dwarfed humans roamed freshwater swamps in South America.Researchers have uncovered shells belonging to Stupendemys geographicus, the largest ...

Dude, it’s time to chill out! It’s time to leave all the rush behind you and enjoy the most relaxed version of the Evolution series: the turtles are finally here! Get ready to embrace all the peace of ...