Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recovery of this softshell turtle species now requires working with a global population of only two or possibly three known ...

Eastern box turtles are declining due to slow reproduction, habitat fragmentation, road mortality, and agricultural hazards. Researchers track turtles using radio telemetry and GPS loggers to map ...

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Salem officials say they are trying to balance protecting a potentially endangered turtle species while taking care of the growing unhoused population in the city, but local ...

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — A new children’s book that brings real sea turtle rescue missions to life launches on Earth Day, giving young readers in Southern Maryland and across the Mid-Atlantic a window ...

Disappearing habitat threatens North America’s tiniest turtle. A bog turtle, North America’s tiniest turtle, is no bigger than your hand. Its habitat is disappearing, and it needs help. Scientists are ...

As the unofficial start to summer approaches with the long-awaited holiday weekend, people are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather and outdoor activities. However, amidst the excitement, it's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Climate change is altering the very biology of turtles, with ...

Endangered green sea turtles that in recent years have been found expanding into waters off Southern California could get more protection of their habitat, migration routes and forage areas. The ...

The baby Blanding's turtles returned to the wetlands with tiny transmitters Dozens of Blanding's turtles were released back into their natural wetland habitat on June 4 Iowa Department of Natural ...

Turtles are crossing Kentucky roads more often in spring and summer. Learn how to help them safely and legally.

Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still possible for a species to dwindle, and dwindle enough so that only a few ...