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  1. Turtle | Encyclopedia.com

    May 29, 2018 · turtle, a reptile [1] of the order Chelonia, with strong, beaked, toothless jaws and, usually, an armorlike shell. The shell normally consists of bony plates overlaid with horny shields.

  2. Little Turtle - Encyclopedia.com

    Little Turtle Born 1752 (Whitley County, Indiana) Died July 14, 1812 (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Miami tribal leader Little Turtle was a distinguished war chief of the Miami tribe of Native Americans in the Great …

  3. Pig-Nose Turtle: Carettochelyidae - Encyclopedia.com

    PIG-NOSE TURTLE: Carettochelyidae PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS This family has only one member: the pig-nose turtle. This is quite a large freshwater turtle, with an upper shell that can reach …

  4. Big-Headed Turtle: Platysternidae | Encyclopedia.com

    BIG-HEADED TURTLE: Platysternidae PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS The family Platysternidae has only one member, the bigheaded turtle, which has the scientific name Platysternon megacephalum. …

  5. My Turtle Store Scam | Page 2 | Tortoise Forum

    Jan 17, 2012 · Mark, The OP's post is about "The Turtle Store". You've posted info about "The Turtle Shack". I just want to make sure that nobody, including me, is confused by the similar titles and bad …

  6. Turtle Vitashell - Tortoise Forum

    Dec 13, 2010 · Tetra turtle Vita Shell: A deep-penetrating, concentrated, skin and shell conditioning cream for turtles. Non-greasy formula combines moisturizers, conditioners, and proteins in a unique, …

  7. Desert Ornate Box Turtle? | Tortoise Forum

    Oct 19, 2025 · Hi, I’m new here and I’m not very experienced with turtles or tortoises although I grew up with a CA desert tortoise in the 80s. I have been keeping fish and reptiles since the mid 80s though. …

  8. Ringed Map Turtle - Encyclopedia.com

    Ringed Map Turtle Graptemys oculifera Status Threatened Listed December 23, 1986 Family Emydidae (Turtle) Description Small, sawbacked turtle; dark olive brown with yellow-ringed shields.

  9. The Bean Trees | Encyclopedia.com

    The unexpected responsibility of Turtle (named for an unrelenting grip that reminds her of a mud turtle), plus two flat tires and no money to repair them, convince Taylor that if A is Pittman County, …

  10. Reptile | Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 8, 2018 · The turtle shell is part of the skeleton with the rib bones fused to the interior portion, so turtles cannot leave their shells. Excluding the sea turtles, most species are able to retract their head …