There are many different types of turtles in the world, but almost none are as unique and specialized as the Mary River ...

According to a new report, of the seven species of sea turtles on Earth, the green sea turtle is the first to be removed from ...

Freshwater and sea turtles may look similar, but neither one could survive in the other's territory for these reasons.

With new protections and conservation efforts, sea turtle populations are rebounding worldwide, even as oceans change, says 2025 NOAA study.

At a time when wildlife content regularly goes viral-- from big cat rescues to elephant migration videos-- it’s often the more dramatic animals that catch people’s attention. But there’s a quieter ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature no longer considers the marine creatures endangered and has instead ...

They’re often found in the ponds of temples. Experts release over 100 baby turtles as part of extraordinary initiative — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down.

While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption. There ...

A viral post from @kansaswildlifeexhibit shows baby snapping turtles emerging from their nest and heading for the water.

The ongoing global recovery of the green turtle is a powerful example of what coordinated global conservation over decades ...

This close-up of the Rafetus swinhoei turtle shows its head and patterned skin. The Yangtze giant softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), the world's largest freshwater turtle and one of the most ...

Green turtles are officially out of danger, according to the latest update to the IUCN Red List, the definitive authority on ...