The most recently designated state symbol is Pennsylvania’s Official state amphibian. No, it’s not a frog or toad, it’s a ...

Amidst an excited crowd, 17 endangered and threatened sea turtles were released into the refreshing waters off Cape Cod ...

Though the restoration plan included measures to protect aquatic life, it faced major setbacks. Delays pushed the project several months behind schedule, and the lake was drained in early winter — an ...

They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from owners. Whether it's a turtle or a tortoise, Americans are bringing the creatures into their homes and learning the animals aren't the ...

It's turtle nesting season across the Thames River watershed, and conservationists are working to protect endangered species.

After months in care, 17 sea turtles head back to the ocean. Their quiet return marks the start of a new chapter in their ...

As a budding naturalist growing up in the concrete-heavy environs of Boston, I would regularly thumb through my family’s collection of nature books and daydream about the creatures within.

June marks the start of a magical and busy time along North Carolina’s beaches, sea turtle nesting season.As summer rolls in, ...

Cheers erupted from a crowd of several hundred beachgoers at Ocean City’s 40th Street beach Thursday morning as two ...

Spotted turtles are on the move this spring, crossing roads to nest as rainy weather and habitat loss make survival ...

Turtles can be aquatic, semi-aquatic, or live mostly on land. Terrap)ins live in brackish water. (Related: How to Tell a Turtle From a Tortoise.) 4th of July Sale - 25% OFF!

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...