Onassis, a giant Amazon River turtle, has lived at the zoo since 1969. No one knows exactly how old she is, but she's still ...

Having evaluated 48 populations of six sea turtle species around the world, and examining the state of their habitats, ...

The Trump administration's proposal to change the definition of the word “harm” in the Endangered Species Act could bring ...

Imagine being able to survive for months underwater without ever coming up for air. It sounds like something ripped straight ...

When we envision sea turtles cruising through the ocean, we picture their streamlined shells – natural defenses seemingly built for protection. However, these shells defend more than that. They allow ...

Snapping turtle in summer ... curid=12799705. Image via Wikipedia A healthy turtle shell should be smooth, clean, and free of any signs of damage or discoloration. It should not show any soft spots ...

the turtle was “completely unfazed.” So, snapping on his gloves, Phillips stepped in and came to the rescue. The department said there were no injuries and no shell damage, and “we may have ...

ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell firefighter jumped into action to rescue a snapping turtle along Crabapple Road on Tuesday. The Roswell Fire Department said firefighter Kyle Phillips from Engine 22 saw ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks.

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it’s easy to envision them as armored warriors – their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...

A green sea turtle is showing positive signs of recovery after it was found in Brewers Bay suffering from a serious injury. “The turtle has sustained internal injuries, but we have some positive ...