Black softshell turtle is seen ahead of 'World Wildlife Day' in the Nagshankar temple pond in Sonitpur, Assam, India .The Assamese name of the black softshell( Bormuria kaso).

The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...

2 A tortoise by any other name A turtle refers to any reptile with a shell, so all tortoises are technically turtles, too. The main difference is that tortoises live only on land, while turtles ...