While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells, the inky-blue carapace of the leatherback is somewhat flexible and almost rubbery to the touch. Ridges along the carapace help give it a more ...
Their unique shell structure also allows them to withstand the crushing pressures of the deep ocean. Their ridged back also distinguishes them from other sea turtle species. These ridges improve ...
Charlotte the sea turtle was injured in a boat accident out in the wild. Charlotte, a green sea turtle at Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium, wears a custom 3D-printed prosthetic harness on his backside.