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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 ...

Sea turtles have an average lifespan of 20 to 30 years. During that timeframe, they experience changes in ocean chemistry, ...

Travis Thomas grew up on the Santa Fe River, but never imagined he’d lean over its glassy waters and hoist up a 65-pound prehistoric beast. The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: ...

DESCRIPTION: Loggerhead sea turtles are named for their large heads, which contain powerful jaws and a thick beak. An adult loggerhead's top shell is slightly heart-shaped with a reddish-brown color; ...

After being rescued from Cape Cod last winter, and months of rehabilitation, a group of 34 endangered sea turtles were ...

The reptile emerged from the waves in late afternoon, urged by instinct to crawl quickly and determinedly up the beach to the base of a sand dune where she planned to bury 100 eggs. Just to the north, ...