A sea turtle, notorious for trying to nibble the mermaids’ flowing hair, keeps a respectful distance this time at the ...

As spring blankets Texas in a wave of blooming wildflowers and budding trees, another seasonal sign is quietly creeping ...

Situated at the intersection of the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf, the Caloosahatchee Estuary is home to many ecologically important species that rely on specific estuarine conditions to survive, ...

the red-crowned roofed turtle has returned to the Ganga after 30 years. As many as 20 freshwater turtles of this species were reintroduced in the river in the western region of the state ...

On April 16, 2025, in Beijing, China, a turtle was seen trying to catch a cat’s tail that was hanging near its aquarium tank. The cat, laying unaware on a shelf above, occasionally flicked its ...

Johnston, Thomas and their students continue their work undeterred, bringing together three generations of researchers to protect North America’s largest freshwater turtle. A “red rocket ...

White-throated snapping turtles are endangered freshwater turtles thought to be found only in three Queensland river systems. After finding a new population in Baffle Creek two years ago ...

Image via Depositphotos. Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) have developed one of the most remarkable cold-weather survival techniques in the reptile world. These freshwater turtles can survive ...

Resembling an ancient dinosaur, the alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America. Weighing up to 250 pounds, this turtle has a bite force of 1,000 psi—enough to sever ...

One freshwater turtle named Peanut had to spend the rest of her life in captivity because her shell and body were so warped by such a ring. Then, there is Coca-Cola's recent greenwashing debacle. It ...

Terrapins are small, freshwater turtles that are often kept as pets but can also be found living in the wild — especially in urban ponds and lakes where they've been released Terrapins arrived ...