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 ...

A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

The golden rule when it comes to sea turtles is simple: look, but don’t touch. But in Edisto, there’s a new kind of turtle drawing attention — and this time, interaction is encouraged. In fact, the ...

The earliest known ancestors of turtles appeared about 220–240 million years ago (in the late Triassic period), roughly the ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it’s easy to envision them as armored warriors – their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...

(WSVN) - We introduce you to a turtle that can do amazing tricks, and he’s providing more than just entertainment. He’s helping kids come out of their shells. Heather Walker shows us how in our ...

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.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers on how to best protect the shelled ...

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 were ...