Fossilized Turtle Plastron. Rather common fossil but love that they are little Peace symbols ☮️☮️☮️ #peace #turtle #florida #fossils | Every Day I'm Shoveling
0:11
Fossilized Turtle Plastron. Rather common fossil but love that they are little Peace symbols ☮️☮️☮️ #peace #turtle #florida #fossils | Every Day I'm Shoveling
2.3K views7 months ago
FacebookEvery Day I'm Shoveling
The plastron is the ventral (underside) portion of a turtle’s shell, formed from modified ribs and dermal bone. Its structure varies widely across species, reflecting differences in habitat, movement, and behavior. Aquatic turtles often have reduced or lighter plastrons that increase mobility and swimming efficiency, while terrestrial species tend to develop broader, thicker plastrons that provide stability and protection against abrasion. Plastron coloration and patterning can influence thermor
0:18
The plastron is the ventral (underside) portion of a turtle’s shell, formed from modified ribs and dermal bone. Its structure varies widely across species, reflecting differences in habitat, movement, and behavior. Aquatic turtles often have reduced or lighter plastrons that increase mobility and swimming efficiency, while terrestrial species tend to develop broader, thicker plastrons that provide stability and protection against abrasion. Plastron coloration and patterning can influence thermor
11.6K views4 months ago
FacebookTurtle Conservancy
Ljg Roofing 𓃲 𓃡 on Reels
4:26
Ljg Roofing 𓃲 𓃡 on Reels
5.7M viewsNov 27, 2022
FacebookLjg Roofing 𓃲 𓃡
🐢 Turtle Sex Differences 🐢 1️⃣ Male: Concave plastron, longer/thicker tail, cloaca farther from shell. 2️⃣ Female: Flat plastron, shorter/thinner tail, cloaca closer to shell. Helps in identification and proper care. | CultivateCraft Tips
0:15
🐢 Turtle Sex Differences 🐢 1️⃣ Male: Concave plastron, longer/thicker tail, cloaca farther from shell. 2️⃣ Female: Flat plastron, shorter/thinner tail, cloaca closer to shell. Helps in identification and proper care. | CultivateCraft Tips
261 views6 months ago
FacebookCultivateCraft Tips
Malaysian Box Turtle - All Turtles
Malaysian Box Turtle - All Turtles
Apr 28, 2019
allturtles.com
Ultimate Eastern Painted Turtle Care Guide - All Turtles
Ultimate Eastern Painted Turtle Care Guide - All Turtles
Jul 5, 2018
allturtles.com
Mississippi Mud Turtle
Mississippi Mud Turtle
Apr 30, 2012
mo.gov
The Ultimate Guide to Determining a Turtle's Gender [For Beginners] - The Turtle Hub
Apr 29, 2018
theturtlehub.com
0:45
🐢 How can you tell the sex of a turtle or tortoise? In many turtle species, males may have a slightly concave bottom shell (plastron), which helps during mating in the wild. Sulcata tortoises typically do not show this shell difference, as their shells tend to be similar shape regardless of sex. For both turtles and tortoises, tail length, vent placement, and scute shape, are often the most reliable clues, which can be more noticeable as they age. Alice & Chains are still a bit young, but we kn
5.7K views5 months ago
FacebookWild Exotics Animal Refuge
0:14
Turtle Plaster Paint Kits for Kids – DIY Sea Turtle Craft – Birthday Party Favors – Ocean Party Activity – Non-toxic Art Kit - Etsy
5 views9 months ago
etsy.com
Newly identified softshell turtle lived alongside T. rex and Triceratops | Penn Today
Mar 11, 2022
upenn.edu
How To Tell The Gender Of A Turtle (4 Easy Ways) - All Turtles
Apr 17, 2015
allturtles.com
0:55
🐢✨ This is an Eastern Box Turtle! 🐢 They get their name because when they’re scared, they can close their shell like a box—not just hide in it. Plus, their shells are beautifully camouflaged to blend in with leaf litter! 🍂This one has red eyes, which suggests it’s a male. A better way to check is by looking at the plastron—if it’s concave, it’s a male, and if it’s flat, it’s a female. 🐢 Females have flat shells to make room for eggs, while males are concave to help with mating. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Inste
3.5K viewsOct 13, 2024
FacebookBird's Eye View
Is Your Turtle a Boy or a Girl?
4 months ago
thesprucepets.com
0:08
🔎 Fact of the Day Did you know the top of a sea turtle shell is called the carapace? The bottom is called the plastron! #ausgeo #seeaustralia #seaturtle #sealife #aussiewildlife | Australian Geographic
4.3K viewsMay 22, 2025
FacebookAustralian Geographic
0:16
No More Water Play: Preserved Pet Turtle #ExoticPet #Turtle #Reptile
30K views3 months ago
YouTubeEternal Paws
2:06
Many states have links for reporting Eastern Box Turtle sightings: a species of concern!
3.1K viewsJul 13, 2022
YouTubeNature at Your Door Frank Taylor
Midland Painted Turtle
Mar 14, 2017
cosleyzoo.org
2:03
Turtle Rescue
594.3K viewsFeb 10, 2011
YouTubeJohn Andersen
2:24
Facts: The Green Sea Turtle
125.5K viewsAug 2, 2018
YouTubeDeep Marine Scenes
58:22
National Geographic | Turtle vs Tortoise | BBC Documentary
142K viewsOct 5, 2017
YouTubeKinetic Sand
39:29
Complete Python Turtle Graphics Overview! (From Beginner to Advanced)
805.9K viewsFeb 16, 2018
YouTubeKeith Galli
7:52
Cheap DIY Turtle Pond Setup!
109.4K viewsApr 28, 2020
YouTubeCarson’s Aquatics
23:11
Three Toed Box Turtles: Care & Behavior
19.8K viewsJul 3, 2019
YouTubeBrook Horse: The Natural Environment
4:45
Fixing a Fractured Turtle | Dr. T, Lone Star Vet
71.7K viewsOct 19, 2019
YouTubeNat Geo Animals
2:54
How to Understand Turtle Behavior | Pet Turtles
351K viewsMay 25, 2013
YouTubeHowcast
4:52
Kawaii Sea Turtle│Polymer Clay Tutorial
129.5K viewsMar 30, 2020
YouTubeCreative Rachy
1:56
Raspberry, the Three-toed Box Turtle
2.6K viewsApr 2, 2021
YouTubeseacoastsciencectr
10:21
Python Turtle Graphics Tutorial #2 - Shapes and Fills
95.6K viewsJul 25, 2018
YouTubeTech With Tim
3:06
Zoo Med 40 Gallon ReptiHabitat™ Aquatic Turtle Kit
199.4K viewsFeb 6, 2014
YouTubeZoo Med Laboratories, Inc.
See more
Static thumbnail place holder