This sea turtle was rescued by a group of animal rights activists. Now, after months of hardship, the 220-pound animal can be ...

The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where ...

The panel voted to override Endangered Species Act restrictions on oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico, home to critically endangered whales and other imperiled wildlife. By Maxine Joselow On ...

Freshwater turtles represent a vital component of aquatic ecosystems through their roles in nutrient cycling, seed dispersal and habitat engineering. Many species exhibit slow life histories, with ...

The Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC), formerly known as Caribbean Conservation Corporation is an American not-for-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization based in Gainesville, Florida. STC was ...

Turtles are unique pets that are entertaining to learn about and watch. Pet turtle care doesn’t involve as much hands-on training as dogs and cats, but turtles have particular needs like appropriately ...

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...

The GTM Research Reserve will host a free lecture, "Afternoon Insight: Studying Juvenile Sea Turtles," from 3 to 4 p.m. today at the Environmental Education Center. The guest lecturer will be David ...