Over four tons of invasive Burmese pythons have been removed from Southwest Florida ecosystems during this breeding season.

An uncommon sea turtle hybrid has been found on a Queensland beach. The animals are a cross between a green turtle and the vulnerable loggerhead turtle. A group of rare turtle hybrids has been found ...

To celebrate World Turtle Day, we’d love to invite you to learn more about these ancient ocean dwellers. Discover fascinating facts and find out how you can take action to protect them. They are one ...

World Turtle Day, observed annually on May 23, is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue, a Malibu-based nonprofit that launched the event in 2000. Conservationists estimate that 61 percent of turtle ...

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems. By Laura Kiniry Published May 12, 2026 9:01 AM ...

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BB the loggerhead turtle is satellite tagged and released off Lord Howe Island in New South Wales, Australia, after 10 months in Taronga wildlife hospital. All photographs and videos: Taronga ...

The green turtle has been rescued from the brink of extinction in what scientists are calling a major conservation victory. Once hunted extensively for turtle soup, its eggs as a delicacy and ...

Green turtles are large sea turtles found in tropical and subtropical oceans, known for their plant-based diet and reliance on beaches for nesting The green turtle has been rescued from the brink of ...

At first glance, Molly looks like any other loggerhead sea turtle, her reddish-brown shell moving gracefully through the water as she pops her nose up for air. But just two weeks ago, Molly arrived at ...

More than half of the world’s 359 turtle and tortoise species now face extinction, with the crisis worsening despite global conservation efforts. Asia is the epicenter of the crisis, accounting for 32 ...

Turtles are one of the oldest kinds of reptiles on the planet. Their hard shell and slow-moving mannerisms make them unique pets. They’re hardy creatures and can be fun to care for. They may seem like ...