The endangered Vallarta mud turtle faces severe habitat loss in Mexico, leaving its tiny surviving population at urgent risk.

At the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke, Virginia, a mother turtle recovering from an ear abscess recently surprised staff with a clutch of eggs. A couple of months later, those eggs gave ...

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The Turtles of Western Highway helps turtles who want to cross the road to lay their eggs. About 90 days later, volunteers come out to find the tiny hatchlings and gather them up to get them back to ...

A teeny tiny turtle was pulled out from a county construction truck in Central Florida. Orange County shared on its Facebook page that a heavy equipment mechanic named Ray found the little guy hiding ...

The next time you're out scouting for the perfect cherry blossom selfie spot, remember to look down. You might inadvertently end the life of an adorable and vulnerable baby turtle. Midland painted ...

New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings ‘swim' to the surface of the sand, rather than ‘dig’, in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for ...

Nashville Zoo Turtle Enjoying Scratches Like He’s a Dog Is Simply Irresistible originally appeared on PetHelpful. One of the great things about being an animal lover is learning all kinds of ...

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...