Tagged With Aquatic Reptiles

Green iguana with prominent scales swimming in clear water with lily pads and sunlight reflections

Do Lizards Swim? The Science of Lizards’ Aquatic Adaptations

19 March 2024

Variations in the swimming capabilities and environmental niches of lizards, which also covers special skills such as re-bubbling and water-resistant skin, and how they have evolved over time.

Wise-looking turtle cautiously withdrawing into its shell on a sandy background with a large black object nearby

Turtles and Black: The Evolution of Their Aversion

19 March 2024

Turtles could be staying away from black because of evolutionary reasons that have to do with their survival, and they are drawn to colors like blue, and light pollution is affecting them.

Common snapping turtle on a log with a heron in the blurred background in a wetland setting

What Eats Turtles? Exploring Predators in Marine and Terrestrial Habitats

16 March 2024

Predators of turtles in different ecosystems, how they influence the turtle population, and why it's important to work to conserve turtles.

A gentle hand touching the shell of a green sea turtle on a sandy beach

Do Turtles Have Feeling in Their Shells? The Mystery of Shell Sensitivity

12 March 2024

The carapace is a highly innervated structure that has implications for everything from behavior to environmental interactions to conservation.

Serene sea turtle swimming in clear blue ocean water with harmless jellyfish nearby

Do Jellyfish Get Turtles High? Debunking Marine Myths

10 March 2024

Disproving the idea that eating jellyfish gets sea turtles stoned, and explaining how turtles have evolved to eat jellyfish and are immune to their venom.

Capybara drinking from a river with a crocodile in the background, depicting predator-prey coexistence

Do Crocodiles Eat Capybaras? Exploring Predator-Prey Interactions

7 March 2024

Crocodile attacks on capybaras, how the two species live together in South American environments, and what this means for conservation.

Vibrant green and brown turtle balancing on a log with a prominent tail, in a natural setting near water

Why Do Turtles Have Tails? The Surprising Truth About Their Many Uses

4 March 2024

Anatomical and functional differences in turtle tails between types of turtles, how they have evolved, and their use in mating, balance, and environmental adaptations.

Box Turtle partially submerged in water among green aquatic plants, with a focus on its colorful shell

Can Box Turtles Swim? What You Need to Know About Their Aquatic Habits

21 February 2024

Box turtles are able to swim, but they are not built for fast-moving or deep water. Swimming is a way for them to cool off and get a drink in shallow water.

Red-Eared Slider turtle swimming near the surface of a clear pond, showcasing concern on its face

Can Turtles Drown? Understanding Aquatic Risks for Turtles

20 February 2024

Why turtles are at risk of drowning, their diving physiology, anthropogenic threats, conservation strategies, and why understanding turtle biology is key to saving them.

Alligator with powerful jaw looking at a partly concealed turtle in a swamp, depicting predator-prey dynamics

Do Alligators Eat Turtles? Insights from Ecological Research

18 February 2024

While alligators eat turtles and their hard shells with their strong teeth, turtles have ways of protecting themselves from predators.

Wise-looking turtle with green shell sitting on a rock in a tranquil pond, surrounded by aquatic plants

How Long Can Turtles Go Without Eating? What You Need to Know About Their Dietary Resilience

10 February 2024

The ability of turtles to go long periods without eating is due to metabolic changes, stored fat, brumation, and other environmental factors that affect how long they can fast.

Are Turtles Reptiles or Amphibians? Unveiling Their Classification

9 February 2024

Turtles are reptiles, not amphibians, that are distinguished by their bony shells, lung respiration, and the fact that they lay eggs on dry land.