The Oregon Zoo released 22 northwestern pond turtles into the Columbia River Gorge to boost the endangered species' population. The turtles were raised in a conservation lab where they grew quickly, ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages everyone to help turtles by slowing down on roadways, ...

Did you know that sea turtle hatchlings instinctively travel from their nests to the ocean? In a process called “sea finding,” these small creatures use natural light to find their way to the sea.

“It’s definitely always very gratifying to see these animals go back into their ocean home,” said Dr. Heather Barron with the Loggerhead Marinelife Center Loggerhead Marinelife Center/Facebook The ...

VELAS, India — Little kids giddily squeal as a baby sea turtle, flippers flapping, lurches toward the water with the grace of a drunk lunging for a cab at closing time. Tourists applaud as about a ...

"Protecting adult females and turtle nests in the wild is essential for conserving Wisconsin turtle populations."  One way to protect turtles in Wisconsin is by reporting sightings. Any sightings can ...

Many sea turtles live their adult lives in predator-free environments due to overfishing of their main predator, the tiger shark. Because of this, it is largely unknown how sharks impact turtle ...

A head-start programme by the Singapore Oceanarium and National Parks Board aims to boost survival rates of the critically endangered species before release into the wild.

On Costa Rica’s coast, jaguars are doing more than hunting. They’re helping sea turtles survive. As researcher Carolina Perez tracks nests with makeshift tools, she uncovers an unlikely balance ...

Turtle nesting season is in full swing, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says drivers may see more turtles crossing the road.