This is what's inside a turtle shell. | Insider Science

This Eastern Painted turtle was recently released back into the wild after recovering from a cracked shell from a vehicle impact. Unfortunately, it is common for turtles to be hit by cars. In the summer months, turtles spend a lot of time looking for food, water, mates, and nesting sites. This often causes them to try and cross roads. In Nova Scotia, all of our turtle species are in trouble due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and vehicle strikes. Blanding’s turtles, Wood Turtles and Snapping tur