Turtles may not be the cuddliest of creatures, but they’re a vital part of healthy ecosystems. And you can be part of conservation efforts and spread the good word of all they do for us as part of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Turtles can be found anywhere, from local ponds and the deep, blue sea to an aquarium tank in your bedroom. These aquatic, ...

A rare type of sea turtle is on the road to recover at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center in Jekyll Island, Georgia. But this reptile is the offspring of a surprising parent duo: a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle ...

Box turtles face threats from cars, habitat loss and being taken as pets. Learn how to help these vulnerable creatures.

Trust doesn’t come easily in the wild—but Gary changed that. What began as cautious observation slowly turned into something remarkable. Step by step, he came closer, eventually allowing gentle ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm the turtle and pose threats to wild ...

Have you ever wondered where injured turtles on Long Island go for help? One amazing place is called Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons, located in Jamesport. Sadly, many turtles are injured or even killed ...

Sy Montgomery with a turtle. Occasionally, Something Wild takes a field trip, and recently we got to hang out in Hancock with New Hampshire nature writer, naturalist and children's book author, Sy ...

Turtles can be found anywhere, from local ponds and the deep, blue sea to an aquarium tank in your bedroom. These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their ...