For turtles in North Carolina, the summer is a peak time for two things. The first is mating, with the summertime heat giving turtles a nice temperature to lay their eggs. This, however, leads to the ...

Stoick the turtle is just happy to be alive. Named after the character in the popular kids' movie "How to Train Your Dragon," Stoick is a native eastern box turtle who was hit by a car. He's under the ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...

Project connects movement and genetics data for the first time to aid marine turtle conservation and recovery A new WWF-coordinated initiative, Blue Corridors for Turtles, aims to close critical gaps ...

Since opening in December 2020, the center has rescued over 275 sea turtles and that number is only expected to grow (stranded sea turtles can be helped by calling the hotline at1-866-887-8535).

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