Over the phone, Donato instructed the team to keep the tortoise’s exposed soft tissue damp by rinsing the shell with saline (salt water). They also tried to stabilize the cracks, by fixing inverted ...

Why ocean themes: Ocean-inspired pieces evoke feelings of calm, adventure, and connection to nature, making them timeless in both style and sentiment. What to include: Incorporate elements like sea ...

Learn how to make clay pot turtles step by step — a fun, creative DIY project that adds instant charm to any garden, balcony, ...

Finding an injured animal is never pleasant, especially on your own property. Follow these steps to help the animal and ...

Got leftover egg trays? Don't just chuck them out. You can make some really cool, easy, and eco-friendly DIY crafts like ...

Cavemen hunted turtles — but not for food, new research suggests. Scientists say that shells of reptiles caught by children may have been used as ladles or digging devices by early humans over 100,000 ...

This illustration shows the size difference between a European pond turtle and the foot of a straight-tusked elephant. Nicole Viehofer / Monrepos (Leiza) While living in central Europe roughly 125,000 ...

A new study found sea turtle scutes can archive their lives and hold clues to lasting impacts from damaging red tides and ...

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...

Florida's Brevard County is a vital nursery for sea turtles. Learn how volunteers and the Brevard Zoo help protect them.

Leatherback sea turtles start life the same size as other sea turtles. As they age, however, they grow progressively larger. These giants of the reptile world are relics from the Late Triassic and the ...