Kayakers Find Box Buried In Mud — Then See Something Moving Inside
“We were so shocked to see anything alive in there at all.” While kayaking on the Lake of the Ozarks, Carolina Diz and her partner, Brittany, spotted a strange-looking box…
A Man Notices a Shadow in the Waves and Rescues a Boatload of Astonished Animals
How One Captain Became a Lifeline for Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles It was a bitterly cold day in January 2018 when Captain Brandon Upton spotted something unusual floating in the waves.…
3D Printing Helps Sea Turtle Overcome ‘Bubble Butt’ Syndrome
3D Printing Gives Sea Turtles a Fighting Chance Against “Bubble Butt Syndrome” Sea turtles can often survive boat propeller strikes, but the resulting trauma frequently alters their shells, leading to…
Wayward Sea Turtle Ends Up in the Netherlands, Rescued and Returned Thousands of Miles Home
An endangered sea turtle has been released into the Gulf of Mexico after being found off the coast of the Netherlands, 5,000 miles from its home A remarkable story of…
In a Hidden New Jersey Sanctuary, a Turtle Whisperer Rescues Trafficked Turtles
In north-central New Jersey, Maurice Rodrigues has transformed his expansive backyard into a sanctuary for turtles, housing nearly 200 of these reptiles and showcasing his deep passion for their conservation.…
Unexpected Cuties Appear from the Ground During Couple’s Wedding Celebration
“It was a good omen.” At a wedding, uninvited guests are typically unwelcome, but for Rachel Lobb, an unexpected surprise transformed her special day into an unforgettable experience. While guests…
Turtle Genome Unlocks Fresh Insights into Vertebrate Evolution
Breakthrough in Turtle Genome Research Unveils New 3D Structure Scientists from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and Iowa State University have unveiled the genome assemblies of two hidden-neck turtles,…
Barnacle Bill May Anchor Briefly in Brighton
Loggerhead Turtle May Be Temporarily Relocated to Brighton A loggerhead turtle from Guernsey may be moved to Brighton, UK, until a suitable home in warmer waters is found, according to…
Royal Navy Rescues Six Rare Turtles Blown Off Course and Returns Them to Their Natural Habitat
After being swept thousands of miles off course, suffering from cold stunning, and ultimately beached, six weary loggerhead sea turtles found a lifeline aboard a Royal Navy ship en route…
Local Woman Surprises Neighbors with Her Tortoise’s Unlikely New Venture
“I can bring Georgie over to graze (she is also very cute).” Sonoran Desert Tortoises: A Protected Species “Sonoran Desert tortoises are a protected species here,” Antillon told The Dodo.…