Kolkata: Hundreds of reptiles, including Asian water monitor lizards protected under Schedule I of the country’s wildlife act ...

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 ...

Eastern painted turtles are the most common turtles in the northeast—and the most commonly injured on roadways. Credit: Pamela Meier This was originally published June 3, 2025. Everyone knows and ...

INVESTIGATORS SAY A MALE SUSPECT WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. HE HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND WILL AS THE WARMER WEATHER SETS IN... YOU MAY BE SEEING SCIENTISTS SAY THIS IS THE TIME WHEN TURTLES ARE NESTING ...

In the vast, seemingly featureless expanse of the open ocean, sea turtles embark on some of the most remarkable journeys in the animal kingdom. Traveling thousands of miles across ocean basins with ...

The sharp-toothed species has no natural predator, and have a primitive lung that allows them to breathe for up to four days out of water Charlotte Phillipp is a Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has ...

Turtles, with their ancient lineage and distinctive presence, are fascinating creatures that have captivated human interest for centuries. They offer a unique and long-term companionship that ...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — From now to October 31, sea turtles will be laying their nests on South Carolina beaches, and hatchlings will be making their way to sea. Loggerhead sea turtles, our ...

Delaware has 15 native turtle species, and many are currently migrating to lay eggs. In the springtime, it's not uncommon to see turtles crossing the road, or, sadly, dead after been struck by a car.

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 ...