Turtles finally have a place in the tree of life: X‑ray study of South African fossils was a decider

Palaeontologists have got a clearer picture of where turtles fit in the animal kingdom, thanks to analysis of a southern ...

Gulfarium CARE Center marks Sea Turtle Week with the release of seven rehabilitated turtles

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It’s World Sea Turtle Week, and Wednesday morning, that celebration turned into a homecoming.
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ISU genetic research on turtles may someday help people survive heart attacks

Researchers at Iowa State University are studying the genetics of three types of turtles with the ultimate goal of helping people survive life-threatening incidents, like heart attacks. Nicole ...
Science Daily

Designing a better nest to help endangered turtles

With Ontario's eight species of turtles considered at risk, a new nest designed by researchers has the potential to significantly bolster their struggling populations. The habitat is the first ...

Spotted a Turtle on the Road? Experts Say Do This First

As temperatures rise, the turtle nesting season is beginning. There are several hundred species of turtles, but many of them ...

Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the species

Strange marks on Hawaiian green sea turtles were thought to be graffiti. Scientists actually mark the turtles for tracking.
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Turtles on the move: Drive safely in turtle nesting areas this time of year

Turtles are commonplace in the Northwoods, and you might want to drive a little slower this time of year because of them.