With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – ...

Turtles are fascinating creatures because they can live as long as humans, sometimes even longer. Their slow-moving ...

Kansas is among several states releasing alligator snapping turtles. The prehistoric-looking, river-dwelling creatures’ ...

Border Patrol agents in Vermont stopped the woman on the shore of Lake Wallace, on the U.S.-Canada border, with a duffel bag ...

Turtles and tortoises move too slowly to pursue active prey. Tortoises are mostly herbivores, although some species will also eat carrion. They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some ...

This prehistoric-looking freshwater turtle is known for its spiked shell, strong, beaked jaws and worm-like tongue for luring fish. The alligator snapper faces a predicted 95% decline in 50 years and ...

Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing and how to keep fracture sites 'water-free'.

An Indianapolis Prize committee announced the 10 finalists for the Emerging Conservationist award, which includes $50,000 to ...

Hongkongers have been urged to remain vigilant to possible poaching activities while hiking in country parks or remote areas, ...

the Mary River turtle’s plight galvanised local community efforts to save it from extinction. Australian freshwater turtles are a vital part of healthy waterways, but we don’t know enough ...

Following advocacy by the Center for Biological Diversity, Turtle Survival Alliance, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the IUCN SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and ...

India's diversity extends far beyond people, climate and landscapes - it also includes its remarkable wildlife. The country ...