Softshell turtles, despite lacking the robust protection of hard shells like their counterparts, have evolved several strategies to defend themselves in the wild. While their soft shells may seem like a vulnerability, these turtles compensate with other adaptations. Though the soft shell is the weakness of the softshell turtles, they use their horny beaks, sharp…
Likely humans have been fascinated by Sea Turtle Shells since ancient times. The beautiful shells of sea turtles, especially the Hawksbills are one of the reasons why sea turtles are endangreded. People hunt sea turtles to make various products out of their shells. So, you may wonder, what are sea turtle shell used for! Sea…
Are you planning to buy a Sulcata tortoise to your home? I know this moment is precious and overwhelming for any tortoise lover. But have you invested any thought about where to buy the Sulcata tortoise? Trust me when I say depending on the pet stores, the price and quality of a tortoise vary. You…
In my observation of the coastal scene, I am thinking about a question: do seagulls Eat prey on baby turtles? The communication between these graceful birds and the vulnerable hatchlings is a topic that excites my interest. The possibility of seagulls targeting these tiny creatures raises intriguing insight into the dynamics of the marine ecosystems….
You know it is my fault. I always say turtle shells are the hardest, and now my readers think these shields can stand almost anything. But is that true? Can turtle shells hold a bullet? Turtle shells withstand 1000 pounds of loads. The force gets distributed all over the scutes, and so there is no…
Do you know, Turtle shells are selling like hotcake nowadays! Everyone use them as home decor, jewelry and many more causes. Believe me, they are ready to spend thousands for those pieces. But are turtle shells really that much costly? The price of turtle shells can start from $5 and can go upto $12000 for…
What is a turtle stacking? Why do turtles stack? Is stacking bad or good for the turtles? I think these are the most common quistions of the turtle owners. If you think that is true, then you have come to the right place to find out the answers. According to many experts, the reasons behind…
The article discusses the intriguing sleeping patterns of turtles, emphasizing their ability to do turtles sleep underwater. Turtles adopt a unique physical mechanism to achieve this, involving a reduction in metabolism, heart rate, and oxygen consumption. By employing these adjustments, turtles can stay submerged for extended periods without the need to breathe. The article assures readers…
If you are thinking of buying a pet turtle, you have so many species of turtles to choose from, but you want to get something unique. So you may have been plannig about getting a Calico Map Turtle. But is a calico map turtel good as a pet? Calico map turtles are friendly and community…