Bill Parsons, a biologist for the Little Traverse Bay Band's natural resources department, enlisted the help of his ...

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Nickelodeon is bringing a massive lineup of exclusive collectibles to Comic-Con, covering franchises like Avatar: The Last ...

We’re covering several fascinating turtle facts, including when they originated, what their shell is made of, and why their nest temperature is important. Join us as we discover 10 incredible ...

Would you shell out a few extra bucks every year to help rescue wild turtles? A bill in the state legislature would create a special license plate that would provide funding for the Turtle Rescue ...

Box turtles also have a hinged plastron (bottom shell) that allows them to close up shop in the front and rear, creating a “box” that protects their entire body from predators. Formerly, the eastern ...

In early May, a little-known nonprofit offered a reward unprecedented in China’s conservation circles: 100,000 yuan ($14,000) for a single photo or video of the Yangtze giant softshell, a species so ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A snapping turtle that possibly wandered nearly a mile in Aberdeen from what is a common habitat for turtles was likely looking for a place to lay eggs. “The … ...

Find all 10 hand-painted turtle sculptures scattered around Edisto Island as part of the Turtle Tide Art Project, a colorful and community-driven initiative returning for its fourth year.

A few dozen tiny turtles were turned loose in a wetland in western Iowa’s Guthrie County this month, the next important step in helping the rare creatures regain numbers in a state where they ...