Turtles
Turtles all have one thing in common: the shell. Whether it’s sea turtle Nickel’s streamlined version, or the domed fortress of Amazon Rising’s yellow-footed tortoise, the bony shell, firmly fused to ribs, pelvis and shoulders, has given turtles a sturdy mobile home for about 220 million years.
By studying the natural microbiome of western pond turtles, Shedd is working with partners to boost efforts to restore the species to the Pacific Northwest.
Red-Headed Side Neck Turtle
Fly River Turtle
Mata Mata Turtle
Map turtle
Western Pond Turtle