Vermont’s turtles are on the move, and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking for the public’s help in keeping ...

Nearly every species of sea turtle is endangered, some of them at critical levels. That’s a remarkable statement, considering they’ve roamed the Earth’s waters and beaches for more than 100 million ...

While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption. There ...

Demographic information is critical for interpreting abundance trends. Demography refers to the key vital rates or parameters, such as breeding, survival, and dispersal rates. As a concrete example, ...

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without ...

In many turtle species, temperature determines the sex of hatchlings — a biological process known as temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD). Rather than genetics alone deciding whether a sea ...

The video authentically showed a leatherback turtle, the largest species in the world. However, it was recorded from a low angle, which made the reptile look bigger than it actually was. This is a ...