Freshwater and sea turtles may look similar, but neither one could survive in the other's territory for these reasons.

Turtles can be found anywhere, from local ponds and the deep, blue sea to an aquarium tank in your bedroom. These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their ...

The green turtle has been rescued from the brink of extinction in what scientists are calling a major conservation victory.

The ongoing global recovery of the green turtle is a powerful example of what coordinated global conservation over decades ...

A viral post from @kansaswildlifeexhibit shows baby snapping turtles emerging from their nest and heading for the water.

The green turtle has been saved from near extinction in what scientists are calling one of the world ’s great conservation success stories. Once hunted relentlessly for its meat, eggs and decorative ...

A rotund turtle with an extra-long neck and short legs bumbled across the bottom of the Mary Kahrs Warnell Garden turtle pond ...

Green turtles, among the largest sea turtle species, are named for the greenish hue of their body fat, which comes from their ...