Highway Hero: Escaped Tortoise Saved from Arizona Roadway
A large tortoise that had escaped from an ostrich ranch was rescued just in time from a potentially dangerous situation after being found on a busy Arizona highway. A Department…
Rescuers Uncover Massive Mud-Dwelling Creature — The True Situation is Revealed
“This was an interesting and shocking surprise” 😳 A few months ago, a resolute turtle named Bubbles was making her way across a bustling street in Orchard Park, New York,…
Miracle at Sea: Giant Turtle Freed from Rock Trap
She was too weak to get out on her own 😰 Earlier this week, as waves crashed along Santa Lucea Beach in Florida, beachgoers made an unusual discovery. Among the…
375-Pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle Returns to Atlantic After Rehab
Bubba, a 375-pound male loggerhead sea turtle, was recently released back into the Atlantic Ocean after a three-month rehabilitation at Brevard Zoo in Florida. He was found in St. Lucie…
Home-Renovating Couple Finds Surprise Guardian of 59 Lives
Last month, a couple in New York purchased a new home and began an excavation project in their backyard. During one of their visits to inspect the progress, the husband…
Family Sees Snapping Turtle In Compost Pile — Then Realizes She Left 38 Surprises
They were absolutely shocked! When a turtle wandered into Cortney DiGiovanni’s yard, she thought the creature simply needed a place to rest for the night. The turtle settled comfortably in…
Unlikely Audience: Violinist in Park Captivates Unexpected Guests
“I’ve never seen animals react to my music like that,” Clejan remarked. With 27 years of violin experience and performances in numerous venues for diverse audiences — not all of…
Leatherback Turtle Breaks World Record with Dives Deeper Than Navy Submarines
A leatherback turtle from the Western Pacific, which nested in the Solomon Islands, astonished conservationists by diving to an extraordinary depth of 4,409 feet. Earlier this year, this leatherback (Dermochelys…
Rescuing the Mary River Punk Turtle: A Town’s Heroic Effort to Save a Unique Species
Australia is home to a diverse array of wildlife, but few creatures rival the uniqueness of the Mary River turtle, once on the brink of extinction. Thanks to the efforts…
Man Charged with Smuggling Box Turtles in Socks in California
The Eastern box turtles, cherished for their unique markings and gentle demeanor, enjoy protection under international agreements and federal legislation. Despite their protected status, they remain a coveted presence in…