Honu/Turtle

Turtles are the slow-and-steady superheroes of the reptile world. Their shells work like shields: the top is the “carapace,” and the bottom is the “plastron.” Some can even tuck their heads inside for extra protection! Sea turtles are ancient travelers, around for more than 215 million years, and the leatherback sea turtle can weigh as much as a small car. Fun fact: for some species, the temperature of the sand decides whether the babies are male or female. With built-in salt filters and a life that bridges land and sea, turtles remind us of resilience and wisdom.