Here's how Jorge the sea turtle prepared for the improbable journey—decades after he was found tangled in a fishing net off ...

Sea turtles tend to “go into a trance-like state” when they nest at night, and instincts guide their movements, Ragle said. As a result, they can lose their way or get disoriented when encountering ...

How do sea turtles lay eggs, and how do the hatchlings get to the sea? What happens next? Read more to find out.

Save the turtles Iowans can help turtles by avoiding them in roadways, and when possible, stopping to help move them across the roads. DNR said to always move turtles the same direction they were ...

Turtles are on the move in New Hampshire this time of year, in search of nesting grounds. It's a high risk time for pregnant females if they have to cross roads to find a good spot. With New ...

Turtles are fascinating creatures with a rich history of evolution that spans over 200 million years. One of their most distinctive features is their shell, which not only serves as a protective ...

This image provided by the Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources showing a green sea turtle with its shell removed was posted on Facebook. DLNR Courtesy photo ...

The work started with a 3D scan of Charlotte’s shell. The scan was the starting point for a New Balance computational design team. And the task proved quite hard. For starters, turtles, as all ...

(Image credit: Shutterstock) Regardless of whether you’re talking about turtles, terrapins, or tortoises, all three are chelonians – reptiles with shells. The nitty-gritty of which is which largely ...

Marina Caldentey Mestre/iStock / Getty Images Plus Interestingly, one viewer noticed that the tortoise's shell was "pyramiding," a condition often linked to poor diet and lack of proper care.

In Turtle Bay Gardens, 19 townhouses — where Stephen Sondheim, Robert Gottlieb, and Katharine Hepburn all once lived — surround a lush garden.