Six months ago, a striped mud turtle with a broken shell was found on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and thanks to a ...

Indian authorities recently intercepted the illegal smuggling of hundreds of softshell turtles aboard a Farakka Express train ...

It wasn’t all doom and gloom in 2025. There were positive developments globally science and climate, in particular.

Amidst an endless expanse of blue and green, 10-year-old Eusebio Webster swam in the sea off the islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina, in the Colombian Caribbean. He was accompanied by 50 or 60 ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the front line of a climate emergency. Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the ...

In a modern world of convenience, in which so many items come in disposable packages and containers, it can be frustrating to see many of those items end up spoiling pristine environments like ...

Alligators are known for their incredible jaw strength. Snapping turtles are known for their aggressive nature, strong beak bite, and shells that can withstand a significant amount of pressure.

For years, the Coleman family's fishing trips on the Alabama Gulf Coast were routine. But in 2021, their outing near a riverbank led to an odd find: the shell of a 32-million-year-old leatherback sea ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — At least three sea turtles are set to return to the wild Tuesday morning after months of rehabilitation at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. The Kemp’s ...

Turtles and tortoises are both reptiles with shells, so what exactly are their differences? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.