The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...

The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...

2 A tortoise by any other name A turtle refers to any reptile with a shell, so all tortoises are technically turtles, too. The main difference is that tortoises live only on land, while turtles ...