Climate change is skewing turtle populations by altering hatchling sex ratios. Explore how temperature affects turtles, why ...

Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than meets the ...

Caring for tortoises, aquatic turtles, and terrapins means getting their meals just right – and that’s not as straightforward as tossing them a few leaves! These cool reptiles have some seriously ...

How do North Pacific loggerhead sea turtles get from Japan to Baja California? This is an Inside Science story. North Pacific loggerhead sea turtles are extremely sensitive to temperature, which ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...

Growing up in France, Corinne Brion, associate professor of educational administration, always had a distinct love for animals. But, starting at 12 years old, she began to have a keen interest in sea ...

If you walked into an upscale New York City restaurant 150 years ago, there was one staple you’d be almost certain to see on the menu: turtle soup. But unlike some other food trends you may be ...

GEORGIA — The Suwannee alligator snapping turtle, which only lives in Georgia and Florida’s Suwannee River Basin, was officially named to the threatened species list in the Federal Register on ...

In the past week, more than 120 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued and transported to the North Carolina Aquarium on ...