Family Finds Odd Mass Washed Up On Beach — And Ends Up Saving A Life
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…
Man Found With a Live Turtle Concealed in His Pants by TSA at a New Jersey Airport
Man Caught Smuggling Live Turtle in Pants at Newark Airport NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man was caught attempting to smuggle a live turtle through security at Newark Liberty…
Scientists Unravel the Secret of Sea Turtles’ Mysterious ‘Lost Years’
Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have uncovered new insights into the lives…
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…
‘Miracle’ Turtle Walks Away Unscathed After Crashing Through Car Windshield
“I was absolutely astonished.” While traveling down a Florida roadway last week, Lori Hall-Allen got the shock of a lifetime. In an instant — and with a jarring crash —…
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.…
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…
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.…