Quick Take A 200-pound loggerhead sea turtle must overcome the loss of her front flipper in order to have any chance at ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The broad-shelled river turtle (Chelodina expansa) falls into a group known as side-neck turtles.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Turtle nesting season is officially underway, and for the last 35 seasons, Panama City Beach Turtle Watch has been patrolling the beach, protecting nests and ...

Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, one of the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth, live in some of the noisiest waters on the ...

Washback sea turtles may be found in seaweed wash-ins along beach shores in Volusia County, according to officials. (Volusia County) MARINELAND, FL – As storm clouds loom over coastal areas, a ...

For the world’s smallest sea turtles, life in the ocean is getting pretty noisy. These relatively little turtles (on average ...

Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely assisting ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...

Several years ago, Judy Greene of the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory took a turtle to a nearby medical facility and asked the staff to X-ray it. The turtle was not sick; it ...