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 ...

Are you the kind of person who enjoys a quiet morning walk on a beach? Do you find sea turtles to be more-than-a little-bit attractive? Do you expect to be on St. John for most of the next several ...

More Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests have been found on Texas beaches in 2026 than any year since authorities began tracking the endangered species. By mid-June, about 600 Kemp's ridley nests had been ...

Newly hatched sea turtles. Photo by CHNS. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is seeking volunteers for its annual sea turtle nest watch program and will host a required training session at 6 p.m. on ...

Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of the three Outer Banks national parks, has opened its annual Adopt a Sea Turtle Nest program for the sea turtle nesting season in the Cape ...

April set off down a wooded path on the North Fork, nose to the ground, darting and weaving through the bunchberry, blackberry and ferns. She wore a bright orange vest treated with permethrin to deter ...

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The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. The ...

A young girl and woman watch a honu feeding at Laniakea “Turtle” Beach on Friday, May 22, 2026, near Haleiwa. Visitors and crowds have returned after the Kona-low storms, and both government as well ...

CHARLESTON, S.C., (WCBD) – The Folly Beach Turtle Watch Program has discovered eight more turtle nests on Folly Beach, according to a social media post. This brings the total of 13 nests so far, ...

World Turtle Day is celebrated every May 23 to raise awareness about the threats faced by turtles and tortoises. Turtles, tortoises and terrapins, which together make up the order Testudines, have ...