Turtles, the ancient mariners of both land and sea, enchant with their enduring resilience and distinctive shells. These fascinating reptiles navigate diverse habitats, from sun-drenched beaches to quiet ponds, showcasing a wide array of species. Explore the captivating world of turtles on our website, where we uncover their unique features, behaviors, and their vital contributions to ecosystems. 🐢
The staff had never seen a turtle who looked like that. This past winter, several sea turtles in critical condition were brought to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center after being…
For the past few weeks, wildlife teams and volunteers along Florida’s Treasure Coast have been carefully relocating more than 4,100 sea turtle eggs from 45 nests to keep them safe…
For the past five years, Folly Beach, South Carolina, has marked Earth Month with Toby’s Island-Wide Spring Litter Sweep, a yearly cleanup that unites residents in caring for their shoreline.…
“ weak, disoriented and in critical condition …” Last summer, a boater off the Florida coast noticed a loggerhead sea turtle in alarming condition. Her body was heavily coated with…
The animals were exhausted, but alive. Earlier this month in South Africa, a shocking discovery on Facebook Marketplace led to a dramatic rescue. Someone had listed leopard tortoises for sale…
“ou can tell it’s been floating for a while …” For nearly six months, Amy English tried to rescue a clever stray dog named Sadie. Each time, Sadie slipped away.…
Scientists say grooves on a rock face overlooking the Adriatic Sea may have been made by sea turtles fleeing an earthquake. Rock climbers in Italy’s Monte Cònero uncovered grooves in…
“The most special beach day ever.” A Beach Nap Like No Other On a sunny South Florida beach, Alysha and her brother were relaxing in the sand, napping and soaking…
A Tough Journey Back to the Sea In the Florida Keys, the road to recovery was anything but simple for Lenny, a 322-pound loggerhead sea turtle. Lenny was discovered in…
Midway through an exhausting transatlantic rowing challenge, three British athletes aboard a small boat chose compassion over competition when they encountered an animal in serious trouble. Far from land and…