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. π’
Can you guess what it was? A few years ago, Simon Lorenz, owner of the marine tour company Insider Divers, was leading a group through the vibrant waters surrounding Sri…
When Mike Papish, an experienced diver and underwater photographer, first spotted Lenny, a massive 322-pound loggerhead sea turtle, he immediately sensed something was wrong. Lenny wasnβt using one of his…
βIt’s been amazing to watch her defy the odds.β Meet Kalani: a spirited Australian sea turtle whose journey began in heartbreak but turned into a story of resilience. In January,…
When a massive loggerhead sea turtle was struck by a boat and brought to a veterinary hospital in Florida, the doctors were unsure how to proceed. They needed to determine…
Bullfrog Eradication Brings Native Turtles Back to Life in Yosemite In a remarkable victory for native wildlife, the eradication of invasive American bullfrogs from parts of Yosemite National Park has…
31 Critically Endangered Sea Turtles Return to the Ocean After Lifesaving Rehab On a sun-drenched April afternoon, cheers erupted along the shoreline of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, as 31 Kempβs…
She was running out of hope. Sea Turtle Found Covered in Barnacles Gets Second Chance at Life While strolling along the Gulf Coast of Texas, a family made a heartbreaking…
A roughly 100-year-old western Santa Cruz GalΓ‘pagos tortoise has become a mom for the first time after reproducing with a male of the same age at Philadelphia Zoo. An endangered…
Captain’s Lifelong Mission to Rescue Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles in the Gulf of Mexico Captain Brandon Upton, a commercial mariner based in Corpus Christi, has been dedicated to saving lives, especially…
βOh my gosh. I donβt like this.β Dad and Daughter Rescue Trapped Snapping Turtle: A Heartwarming Act of Kindness After a heavy rain flooded Zebadiah Wilkesβ pond, he and his…