According to Wildlife Crime Control Unit inspector Asim Mallik, it was the largest-ever rescue of endangered freshwater turtles in the history of the unit. "Local residents and traders informed us ...

Sea turtle shells balance strength, flexibility, and speed to ensure survival. A new study reveals surprising differences ...

Turtles and tortoises move too slowly to pursue active prey. Tortoises are mostly herbivores, although some species will also eat carrion. They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some ...

Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing and how to keep fracture sites 'water-free'.

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving ...

The yearly decline of the western painted turtle population could be an indicator of the state of an ecosystem's water ...

This prehistoric-looking freshwater turtle is known for its spiked shell, strong, beaked jaws and worm-like tongue for luring fish. The alligator snapper faces a predicted 95% decline in 50 years and ...

With half of all turtle species facing some risk of extinction, turtles are one of the world's two most threatened major vertebrate groups. A new report from the Turtle Conservation Coalition—a ...

The shiner was first identified as threatened 50 years ago and was put on a waiting list for Endangered Species Act ...

A turtle trauma centre in Peterborough, Ontario fights to save endangered freshwater turtles — using a combination of modern veterinary medicine and things from the hardware store. NOW STREAMING ...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Thailand is a major hub for the international trade in illegal freshwater turtles and tortoises, finds a new report, Pet freshwater turtle and tortoise trade in Chatuchak Market ...

Conservationist Billy Collett said his organisation, Aussie Ark, are working to save endangered freshwater turtle species from extinction. Source: Supplied / Aussie Ark The other method the ...