Residents who encounter injured turtles are encouraged to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and follow basic safety ...

Tucked away at the end of a barely marked gravel road in rural Berkeley County — and behind an electrified, barbed-wire fence and an automatic gate with several security cameras — is a haven for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Claude, an albino alligator, is shown at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco in April. (Jeff Chiu / Associated ...

Claude, an albino alligator, is shown at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco in April. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press) Claude, a rare albino alligator whose ghostly white scales and ...

Claude, a rare albino alligator and the unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, has died at age 30, the museum announced on Dec. 2. The alligator, whose unique ...

In recognition of his lifelong dedication to turtle research, ULM awarded Professor Emeritus of Biology Dr. John Carr with the Pritchard Turtle Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award. The Turtle ...

Believe it or not, turtles can be pretty picky eaters. Whether it’s for good reasons, like sensing poison or toxicity, digestive problems incurred, or just a matter of taste, some foods just don’t ...

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.