A record number of turtles are dying on Long Island as they wake from hibernation and cross roads to lay their eggs, only to be hit by motorists, wildlife experts say. Karen Testa, of Turtle Rescue of ...

Before his birth, a box turtle hatchling with an exposed heart was expected to have slim chances of survival in the wild. But thanks to the medical team at Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons, “Cookie,” as ...

RIVERHEAD, Long Island -- A growing climate problem is creating a struggle for survival for endangered sea turtles on Long Island. It's hard not to get too attached to the little turtles, especially ...

Thirty-six turtles died last week on eastern Long Island — a record according to wildlife rescuers, who say cars and lawnmowers can injure and kill the slow-moving animals. The high death count comes ...

GROTON, CT (WFSB) - More wildlife is being seen and tracked across the Long Island Sound. Experts said the water is getting warmer because of climate change. The warmer temperatures have allowed ...

JAMESPORT, NY — An organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing endangered Long Island turtles is having its first-ever fundraiser as a dire need for funds escalates. Turtle Rescue ...

Four rehabilitated sea turtles in Hampton Bays and a fifth in Point Lookout returned home to the Atlantic Ocean Thursday night after animal rescue groups led them to the shoreline before they swam off ...

Five rescued northern diamondback terrapin hatchlings will spend the winter at the Liberty Science Center. The turtles were rescued from a vulnerable nesting site on Long Beach Island after hatching ...