A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A Carroll County man has turned his lifelong love of turtles into a sanctuary for lost or surrendered pets — as well as an educational facility about animals that could outlive you.

A sea turtle's shell is a masterpiece. A study reveals that marine turtle shells combine flexibility and strength to protect against predators like sharks and stress while optimizing movement. This ...

It's a long-held idea that turtles can tuck their heads into their shells when threatened. But is it true? And is this protective trick why turtles the world over have shells today? The answer is that ...

Editor's Note: This is the first in a two-part series on turtles. There are over 240 species of turtles worldwide, but turtles are most abundant in eastern North America. Most turtles have good field ...