Mac Poepoe grew up diving in the waters off Molokai to spear honu — Hawaii’s distinct species of green sea turtle — that ...

An ancient species, the Yangtze giant softshell turtle, faces extinction with only two known wild survivors. Habitat loss, ...

The Yangtze giant softshell turtle, Earth’s largest freshwater turtle, is critically endangered. Conservationists are racing ...

Freshwater and sea turtles may look similar, but neither one could survive in the other's territory for these reasons.

Green sea turtles are no longer an endangered species, thanks to decades of conservation, the International Union for ...

Mary river turtles have algae mohawks and can breathe through their bums. Learn more about them and why they are endangered.

Scientists caution fisheries and climate change still threaten the animals. Sustained conservation efforts must continue so ...

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 ...

When you think of endangered turtles, dogs likely don’t come to mind. But what if we told you one pup in particular is ...

Research using drones has proven for the first time just how common green turtles are in one of New Zealand’s northernmost ...

They may be small now, but with help from two-legged friends at John Ball Zoo and Calvin University, baby spotted turtles are ...

Bringing a turtle home might feel like a relaxed, low-maintenance choice compared to a playful dog or a demanding fish tank. But the truth is, these slow-moving reptiles come with long-term ...