They're also some of the only animals that can breathe with their butts. You see, inside a turtle shell is a very particular respiratory system. Wojakowski: You will see the lungs towards the top ...

A now-dead clam nicknamed “Ming” is the oldest living individual animal ever found at 507 years old.

Most species, however, had coiled shells lined with progressively larger chambers separated by thin walls called septa. The animals constantly grew new shell material as they aged, but the their ...

Trade in turtle shells is banned by an international agreement to protect the species A man has been arrested after a boat heading for the Welsh coast carrying endangered animal shells was seized.

The rabbit’s foot is one of Minecraft’s lesser-used items, primarily serving as an ingredient for brewing potions of Leaping. While useful, its utility is limited, and many players overlook it ...

Instead, hermit crabs have a hard exoskeleton on the front part of their bodies but a soft tail on the other half, which they protect using the discarded shells of other animals, like whelks.

From protective shells to portable shelters, these 10 fascinating creatures rely on their built-in homes for survival.

They're also some of the only animals that can breathe with their butts. You see, inside a turtle shell is a very particular respiratory system. Wojakowski: You will see the lungs towards the top ...