‘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.…
Animal Shelter Appeals to Royal Navy for Turtle Rehoming Assistance
Since her rescue, Barnacle Bill has grown significantly, from just over 700g (24.7oz) to 3.1kgs (109.3oz), which has required increasingly larger enclosures. During this time, the GSPCA has made several…
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…