Visiting a local watering hole is one of the best ways to get a sense of a place. Some of the best places to grab a drink are ...

The pandemic may have stolen many of the headlines of 2020, but this year has been a bumper year for other science, too. Can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images While it may vary between species, summer is nesting season for many turtles—making it a prime time to come ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: MarkNH / Getty Images Finding a baby turtle in your garden can be an exciting experience, but it's also intimidating if ...

Two Homo erectus skull fragments discovered during dredging in the Madura Strait in Indonesia have opened a new window onto the ancient landscape of Sundaland. The fossils were found among more than 6 ...

Sea turtles are some of the ocean’s most beloved inhabitants, not just because they’re cute, but also because they are critical for healthy ecosystems: sea turtles help maintain healthy coral reefs ...

In the vast, seemingly featureless expanse of the ocean, sea turtles embark on some of the most remarkable journeys in the animal kingdom. From the moment they hatch on sandy beaches and scramble ...

Ornate box turtles face threats from habitat loss, climate change and being hit by cars. Scientists urge the public not to take wild turtles home as pets or for turtle races. If helping a turtle cross ...

Ornate box turtles and their kin face steep challenges in today’s world, but people can help out by raising the deck height on their mowers, allowing turtles to cross the road and not taking them home ...

Depending on where you live, your yard may have frequent visitors, from birds and squirrels to the occasional predator. It's important to know what to do in certain situations, like if you find a baby ...

Turtles are more frequently seen crossing roads in Kentucky during spring and summer for nesting and mating. If it is safe, you can help a turtle cross the road in the direction it was already heading ...