"[They] literally date back millions of years to the age of the dinosaurs." Trail cameras capture rare footage of ancient ...

Imagine being able to survive for months underwater without ever coming up for air. It sounds like something ripped straight ...

A newly discovered population of endangered turtles found only in a small collection of Queensland waterways is not only ...

Sea turtle shells balance strength, flexibility, and speed to ensure survival. A new study reveals surprising differences ...

Turtles and tortoises move too slowly to pursue active prey. Tortoises are mostly herbivores, although some species will also eat carrion. They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some ...

Native freshwater turtles have declined by up to 91 per cent in parts of the River Murray, but Indigenous rangers and ...

Researchers from Lingnan University published their findings on Tuesday, noting the city was the last stronghold in the world for the three species of freshwater turtles. The golden coin turtle ...

A sea turtle's shell is a masterpiece. A study reveals that marine turtle shells combine flexibility and strength to protect against predators like sharks and stress while optimizing movement. This ...

A turtle trauma centre in Peterborough, Ontario fights to save endangered freshwater turtles — using a combination of modern veterinary medicine and things from the hardware store. NOW STREAMING ...

“Protecting turtles and fish is also good for people because our drinking water depends on clean rivers and wetlands where these species live,” said Harlan. “The Southeast is experiencing a freshwater ...

But what is it about these material properties that give marine turtles' shells such remarkable protection and agility? While much has been studied about the shells of freshwater turtles and land ...