On a warm April afternoon, turtles gather on logs and rocks to absorb sunlight. Basking in the sun plays a critical role in their survival. As so-called “cold-blooded” animals, turtles rely on ...

A 16-month-old girl was smothered to death at her day care in North Carolina — when a worker there tried to force her to nap by lying on top of her while “scrolling on her phone,” a new lawsuit ...

Sea turtle nesting season in Florida runs from March through October, with hatchlings emerging about two months after eggs are laid. It is illegal to touch, disturb, or harass sea turtles, their ...

It is illegal to touch, disturb, or harass sea turtles, their nests, or their hatchlings in Florida. If you find a sea turtle in distress, contact a lifeguard or the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nesting season for sea turtles has begun in South Florida, and soon adorable little baby sea turtles will be flopping their way ...

As we humans warm ourselves with space heaters, coats and gloves, western painted turtles are at the bottom of our region’s ice-covered ponds, streams and creeks. Sometimes they can be seen through ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite missing a flipper, Porkchop still gets around. The rescued green sea turtle will be on display at the Aquarium of the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach opened an exhibit where visitors for the first time can watch sick and ...

MYSTIC, Conn. (WPRI) — The busy season for Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program is here. The nonprofit program is currently caring for a gray seal pup, eight green turtles, and 7 critically ...