CHICAGO (WLS) -- More than 70 endangered turtles were released into the wild Friday by the Nature Conservancy. The Blanding's turtles were released in Lee County, about 100 miles west of Chicago. The ...

If you spot a turtle trying to cross a road, it is important to follow some simple rules. Make sure that you are in a safe ...

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – We had a really special moment on The Morning Show today. Dozens of sea turtle hatchlings in Fernandina Beach decided to make their way to the ocean as our cameras were ...

Leatherback sea turtles start life the same size as other sea turtles. As they age, however, they grow progressively larger.

A juvenile Red-tailed Hawk is recovering at the Chattahoochee Nature Center after being hit by a car in Marietta; it suffered a concussion and eye injury. A box turtle from Douglasville was brought in ...

The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) represents a unique component of North American freshwater ecosystems. Renowned for its distinctive morphology and ambush predation strategy, the ...

River turtles are remarkable survivors, showcasing resilience in the face of relentless challenges. From the moment hatchlings emerge, they confront predators on land and in water, racing against ...

Florida is home to over 100,000 sea turtle nests every year. After decades of community education, research and conservation ...

Painted turtles sunning themselves in a pond. Why are sea turtles endangered? Discover the human impact on North American turtles and learn about the steps we can take to help. When I was young, my ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The holidays are the perfect time to shop locally. Victoria Burnett with the Great Plains Nature Center stopped by KSN News at Noon on Tuesday to talk about the Owl’s Nest Gift ...

When lakes freeze solid in winter, it may seem impossible for aquatic life to survive but turtles have remarkable adaptations that help them endure extreme cold. Instead of dying or escaping, many ...