Turtle shells protect some of the strangest features in the animal kingdom
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Turtle shells protect some of the strangest features in the animal kingdom
A turtle's shell is part of the reptile's skeleton, and it protects some of the strangest features in the animal kingdom. Here's what's inside.
Jul 23, 2021
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