The New England Aquarium (NEAQ) has found that sea turtles it rehabilitated years ago are continuing to survive in the wild, filling a “critical data gap” thanks, in large part, to new research ...

Beaufort County’s favorite visitors are only days away from arriving. And if Amber Kuehn, a marine biologist and director of Hilton Head Island’s Sea Turtle Patrol, has her prediction right, May 8 is ...

Long regarded as one of the longest-living pets you could ever own, turtles surprise many pet owners with how long they can live. Whether you have a red eared slider or a map turtle, these reptiles ...

The average human lifespan hovers just under 80 years, which may seem like a long time—until you compare it to some of the champions of longevity in the animal kingdom. Certain species can outlive us ...

Being buried alive sounds like a nightmare, but it is just the beginning for green turtles. This turtle species starts its ...

On Costa Rica’s coast, jaguars are doing more than hunting. They’re helping sea turtles survive. On Costa Rica’s coast, jaguars are doing more than hunting. They’re helping sea turtles survive. As ...

Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely assisting ...

Painted turtles sunning themselves in a pond. Why are sea turtles endangered? Discover the human impact on North American turtles and learn about the steps we can take to help. When I was young, my ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The leatherback sea turtle offers a rare look into ...