Students, scientists and area residents helped survey turtle diversity at Hornsby Spring on Sunday as part of the Santa Fe River Turtle Project. Eleven freshwater turtle species mingle in its depths, ...

Are box turtles in worse shape than herpetologists thought? University of Toledo researchers raise the question in new ...

What do you call a group of turtles in the English language? Whether you are watching a nature documentary or spotting a group of turtles at a local pond, you might wonder about the collective noun ...

It is illegal to touch, disturb, or harass sea turtles, their hatchlings, or their nests under state and federal law. If you find a sea turtle in distress, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Michelle Pate answered a 3 a.m. phone call. Even before speaking, she knew it was about a dead turtle. She also knew how it died. Only the dredge crew called in the middle of the night. Pate works for ...

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 ...