Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recovery of this softshell turtle species now requires working with a global population of only two or possibly three known ...

The baby Blanding's turtles returned to the wetlands with tiny transmitters Dozens of Blanding's turtles were released back into their natural wetland habitat on June 4 Iowa Department of Natural ...

Visitors to the Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County can embark on a captivating journey through the Wild America exhibit, which showcases the incredible diversity of wildlife found throughout the North ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— As a result of a petition filed by conservation groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that nesting habitat for leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) ...

The ocean can be an extremely dangerous place, even for an animal that migrates through and rides its currents for decades.

New research shows endangered sea turtles hear low ship noise clearly, raising questions about how busy coastlines affect their lives.

The Turtle Survival Center, run by the Turtle Survival Alliance, exists to buy time for species that no longer have much of it. Founded in 2013 in South Carolina, the center functions as a ...

Turtles and tortoises are reptiles with hard, protective shells, but they differ significantly in habitat, anatomy, and lifestyle. Turtles are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic, featuring streamlined ...

GENESEE, N.Y. — The Genesee County Park and Forest volunteers, the ACORNS will be hosting a free event in honor of one of their longest volunteers, Ruby, a Red Eared Slider turtle. The goal of the ...

Many people use the words turtle and tortoise interchangeably, often assuming they represent the same kind of animal with minor variations in size or behaviour. This confusion continues even as ...