Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No, it's not a slow news day, but we do need to talk about turtles. Hoosiers may be seeing more of them crossing roadways during ...

There are many different types of turtles in the world, but almost none are as unique and specialized as the Mary River turtle. They feature barbs on their faces and have tufts of green, hair-like ...

When most mammals go to sleep, they lie their weary heads on a pillow, the ground, or curl up in a ball. From there, they enter a state of rest, usually for several hours at a time. You know that ...

Florida State University researchers studying male green sea turtles off the coast of Brazil have discovered two distinct migration strategies, with some turtles traveling up to 1,000 kilometers (620 ...

Freshwater turtles live in farm dams, creeks and wetlands across Australia. They often travel over land when these wetlands or farm dams dry up, or during breeding season. But when a turtle encounters ...

Kentuckians may notice an increase in turtles crossing roadways during the spring and summer months, particularly near wetlands, lakes and rivers. The seasonal movement is driven by nesting and mating ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a long-held idea that turtles can tuck their heads into their shells when threatened. But is it true? And is this protective ...

Tiny turtles smaller than a fingernail are becoming popular among young South Koreans, who are turning to the colorful charms for a little extra luck in love, school, work and even investments.

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 St. Johns River has a wonderful and diverse variety of wildlife. The river’s vertebrate wildlife includes all the fish species in the water and birds in the air too. But there are also frogs, ...

Animal science alumna coordinates efforts to restore sea turtle populations in the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig ...

Turtles are more frequently seen crossing roads in Kentucky during spring and summer for nesting and mating. If it is safe, you can help a turtle cross the road in the direction it was already heading ...