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August 29
Turtles in the Teaching Collection
This snapping turtle skull and skeleton in the Natural History Museum's collection showcases its unique structure. Turtles are the only animals to form a shell on the outside of their bodies through a fusion of modified ribs, vertebrae and shoulder bones.
'Skin & Bones - Animal Life: Eastern Box Turtle' with NMNH
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Celebrate: World Turtle Day! with the American Tortoise Rescue
Tortoise and Turtle Fun Facts with Smithsonian's National Zoo
SI Spotlight: The Art and Science of Turtles and Tortoises
Check out a 3D-scanned turtle skeleton!
Read with an adult: How the Turtle REALLY Got Its Shell
Virtual Tour: Visit stop "Bones 6" to see the turtles on display in the NMNH
Meet all the turtles at tortoises at the Smithsonian's National Zoo!
Meet all the turtles at tortoises at the Smithsonian's National Zoo!
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