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 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 ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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 — ...

Family ties The turtle is a closer relative of crocodiles and birds than of lizards and snakes, according to researchers who claim to have solved an age-old riddle in animal evolution. The ancestry of ...

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 ...

Turtle ants have the unique characteristic of blocking their nest entrance with their heads to fend off external attacks. A research team from Rockefeller University in the U.S. has published findings ...

Scientists in China have found the oldest fossil yet of a turtle. Previously, scientists thought turtles evolved on land, but this new discovery suggests they may have first inhabited the water and ...