Check out the fascinating science behind the evolution of the turtle shell, over 260 million years in the making: | TED-Ed

28 reactions | Shell yeah, it's #ReptileAwarenessDay!  This Western Painted Turtle came in recently with an injured neck, but after a week of care (and mealworms galore), they’re back to basking in the wild.  These turtles are British Columbia’s only native freshwater species, often spotted sunbathing on logs or rocks in calm ponds and lakes. Keep an eye out next time you’re by the water!  | Wildlife Rescue Association of BC | Facebook