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Folks in New Jersey Are Caring For More Than 800 Baby Turtles Rescued From Storm Drains
Hundreds of diamondback terrapin hatchlings have been rescued from underground storm drains along the Jersey Shore.
Small terrapins can slip into drains when attempting to...
After Fatal Disease Arrives, Zoo Calls in the Only Team of Turtle-sniffing Dogs in the World to Help Out
In order to preserve a species threatened by an infectious disease, Saint Louis Zoo scientists have hired an elite team of sleuths—turtle-hunting dogs.
Saint Louis...
Watch 2,200 Cold-Stunned Turtles Being Released by Volunteers Back Into the Gulf
Hundreds of turtles are now returning to their home in the Gulf of Mexico after suffering a terrible ordeal during the recent winter storm...
Volunteers in Texas Saved Thousands Of Sea Turtles From The Shocking Cold Weather
In the midst of a mind-bogglingly severe cold snap, heroic efforts are being made in Texas by warm-blooded animals to save thousands of their...
The Last Known Swinhoe’s Turtle on Earth Was Alone Until This Female Was Found – Researchers Hope for Babies
After a female Swinhoe's softshell turtle was discovered in a lake in Vietnam, a hope that the world's most endangered turtle species may recover...
New Technology for Saving Endangered Sea Turtles Uses Decoy GPS Eggs to Catch Poachers – And it Works
By placing decoy eggs into nests on the beach, it could be possible to gather key evidence needed to stop the illegal trade of...
Rare Turtles Known For Their Permanent Smiles Saved From Extinction in Myanmar
With faces straight out of Dr. Seuss, the cheeky beaks of Burmese roofed turtle hatchlings are characterized by what’s been described as a nonstop...
Unanimous Senate Votes to Protect Sea Turtles and Dolphins from Driftnets in the Last Spot That Allows Them
The US Senate unanimously voted to protect sea turtles and dolphins by phasing out the use of harmful mesh drift gillnets in federal waters off California.
Beaches See Huge Increase in Leatherback Sea Turtle Nests After Travel Restrictions in Florida and Thailand
Beaches in Florida and Thailand have seen a huge increase in rare leatherback sea turtle nesting sites following coronavirus lockdown measures.
City Gets First Ever ‘Turtle Crossing’ Signs After Concerned Second Grader Writes Letter to the Mayor
This 8-year-old boy has helped to protect dozens of turtles in his community after he wrote a letter to the mayor asking for the town to take action.
Giant Corn Crop Planted in the Shape of a Sea Turtle Was Created Using GPS –LOOK
A massive corn maze stretching five acres is delighting visitors in Cupar, Scotland with its 3.7 mile path laid out in the shape of a sea turtle.
Turtle Rescuers Have Been Using Recycled Bra Clasps to Save Injured Turtles
Rescued reptiles are getting a second lease on life thanks to a clever wildlife group that has been using bra clasps to fix cracked turtle shells.
17 Years After Being Declared Extinct in the Wild, Turtle Species is Saved by Caretakers of Hindu Temple
An endangered turtle species has been given a second chance at survival thanks to the caretakers of a centuries-old Hindu temple.
7-Year-Old Sea Turtle Activist Convinces L.L. Bean to Change Company Policy
On a visit to the L.L.Bean flagship store in Freeport, Maine, seven-year-old Benjamin Ball asked if the store’s café had a paper straw for...
These Simple LED Lights Dramatically Reduce Fishing-Related Deaths for Sea Turtles and Birds
The study's success shows that fishermen may soon be able to continue their work while leaving wildlife and endangered species unharmed.
Vulnerable Turtles Return Home to Shore After World’s Largest Volunteer-Led Beach Cleanup
It has been two years since one man took it upon himself to clean a polluted beach – and now, thanks to his efforts, a vulnerable turtle species has returned to the shoreline.
3D Printed Turtle Eggs Are Being Used to Crack Down on Poaching
As a means of protecting baby sea turtles, this conservation group is planting fake decoy eggs that contain GPS trackers – and they're identical to the originals.
Watch to See Exactly How to Rescue a Massive Sea Turtle Stuck on its Back
Tourists can see some amazing sights while they're traveling – but this one might take the cake.
Steve Booker was on vacation in Cozumel, Mexico...
This Small Town in Canada Spent 10 Years and $2.7 Million to Save Turtles
The salvation of these tiny baby turtles may have come with a $2.7 million price tag and ten years of hard work, but the...
Turtles Landing on Hotel Beach Are Given Their Very Own Concierge
This hotel cares for all of its guests – even if they're tiny reptiles emerging from the sea.
The Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and...