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 ...

Turtles are often underestimated, yet their evolutionary design prioritizes defense, longevity, and consistency. Different ...

Journal of Coastal Conservation, Vol. 25, No. 1 (February 2021), pp. 1-8 (8 pages) Six species of sea turtles are recognized living in the Indonesia Archipelago and four of them are known for their ...

A research team found that sea turtles in the US will have less suitable nesting habitat in the future because of climate change and coastal development. A research team led by Florida State ...

As the unofficial start to summer approaches with the long-awaited holiday weekend, people are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather and outdoor activities. However, amidst the excitement, it's ...

When handling turtle eggs, there’s a major rule: Don’t let them roll around. When handling turtle eggs, there’s a major rule: Don’t let them roll around. "The embryo attaches to the side of the shell, ...

More than half of the world’s 359 turtle and tortoise species now face extinction, with the crisis worsening despite global conservation efforts. Asia is the epicenter of the crisis, accounting for 32 ...

Turtles and tortoises, though sharing ancient ancestry and a protective shell, exhibit significant differences in habitat, morphology, and ecological roles. Aquatic turtles possess streamlined shells ...