A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

Ever consider the question of whether a turtle can truly pull its head into its shell like a cartoon representation in a ...

A newly discovered early turtle fossil from 228 million years ago is missing something crucial: its shell. But in the long, intriguing tale of turtle evolution, turtles didn't always have it all -- ...

It's a long-held idea that turtles can tuck their heads into their shells when threatened. But is it true? And is this protective trick why turtles the world over have shells today? The answer is that ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — June 16 is recognized as World Sea Turtle Day! Animal experts believe sea turtles have been on earth for more than 100 million years. In Hawaii you will see sea turtles swimming in ...

It's World Turtle Day, an annual observance to help people "shellebrate" and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Every year millions of sea turtles make nests along Florida's shoreline. They're an integral part of, not only our coastal ecosystem but also our culture. So, to show some love ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — 11 out of the 16 documented turtle species in the Volunteer State can be found in and around East Tennessee. Whether you’re curious about what turtle is the smallest, ...

Did you know the word turtle comes from the Latin word chelonia? If you did or just happen to like turtles, then this is the article for you! My Aunt Karen Testa has a turtle rescue center, called ...

Turtles at Fernbank Museum Here are some more photos from the Turtles exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. It's on display until Sept. 1, 2025. (sponsored) More than 300 different species of ...