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Discover how escaped Burmese pythons, originally exotic pets, have wreaked havoc on Florida's Everglades, causing dramatic ...

The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds. By Sara Novak Turtles are weird. They ...

NYU researchers are surveying the Eastern box turtle population to better understand how they are faring against habitat destruction, roadways and global warming. Credit: Randee Daddona Stay logged in ...

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 ...

There’s something quietly humbling about watching a sea turtle move through the water. With barely a flicker of effort, they glide through an element that, for us, requires gear and training just to ...

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems. By Laura Kiniry Published May 12, 2026 9:01 AM ...

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The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...

If you walked into an upscale New York City restaurant 150 years ago, there was one staple you’d be almost certain to see on the menu: turtle soup. But unlike some other food trends you may be ...

Techniques developed to study the distant past—from dating ancient artifacts to reconstructing climate records in ice cores—are now being repurposed to help us better understand the lives of modern ...

A new study examines how rising sea levels may affect sea turtle habitats at nine locations across the world. Credit: Thomas Fuhrmann/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Beaches are constantly rearranged ...