Turtles and tortoises, though sharing ancient ancestry and a protective shell, exhibit significant differences in habitat, morphology, and ecological roles. Aquatic turtles possess streamlined shells ...

The endangered Vallarta mud turtle faces severe habitat loss in Mexico, leaving its tiny surviving population at urgent risk.

TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced final critical habitat protection today for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle. These highly aquatic turtles are found only in Pima County, ...

River turtles face immense challenges from predators and environmental factors from birth. Despite remarkable reproductive adaptations like sperm storage, human-induced threats such as habitat ...

Various species of sea turtles are found in warm and temperate seas throughout the world and can also be viewed nearby at SeaWorld San Diego at the newly enhanced and upgraded Turtle Reef habitat.

I’ve always loved turtles. Since I was about 10 years old, I spent many summer days on foot or on my bike exploring streams and farm ponds near my home in southeastern Pennsylvania. Some days I’d get ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — 11 out of the 16 documented turtle species in the Volunteer State can be found in and around East Tennessee. Whether you’re curious about what turtle is the smallest, ...

After 29 years, the restoration of Grass Lake east of Willmar is providing habitat for waterfowl, turtles and frogs, as well as improving stormwater management and water quality. This aerial image ...

Many people use the words turtle and tortoise interchangeably, often assuming they represent the same kind of animal with minor variations in size or behaviour. This confusion continues even as ...