Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: A turtle's shell is as much a part of its body as our rib cage is of ours. In fact, it is their rib cage, and their spine, and their vertebrae ...

A turtle is a reptile that has a shell covering its body. They are known for moving slowly. There are more than 350 species, or types, of turtles. They are found in most parts of the world.

Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern ... unique geophysical coloration and pattern on map turtles' shells and skin. Many map turtles in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, ...