A sheriff’s deputy was caught on camera trying to help a scaly member of the community cross a busy road in Brandon, Florida, on April 28. Footage filmed by Luis Santana shows a Hillsborough County ...

Despite the popular belief, Cinco de Mayo does not celebrate Mexican Independence Day. That’s in September. Instead, it marks ...

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 ...

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 ...

Turtles native to Indiana may be seen crossing roadways during May, June and July, Indiana DNR says. If you see a turtle crossing the road, avoid picking them up unless they are in danger. Indiana DNR ...

SAN DIEGO, CA (IANS) – Officials at the San Diego Zoo announced the arrival of 41 tiny Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles – a rare and endangered turtle species – after two decades. The Indian ...

A study found that sea turtles do not just accidentally swallow plastic drifting in the ocean but can respond selectively depending on color and texture. In particular, the more mature the individual, ...

Conservation biologists say the Gingham Waterhole in the Gwydir Wetlands near Moree is facing an "ecological disaster" due to water flows being halted in the area. There are concerns about wildlife, ...

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 the months of May, June and July near wetlands, lakes and rivers. Much ...

River ecologist says ‘classic bureaucratic tangle’ led to government agency stopping flows to Gwydir wetlands region in March Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...

Frogs and sheep in the Gwydir wetlands near Moree have also been bogged after WaterNSW stopped environmental flows, researchers say An “incomprehensible” disaster is unfolding at wetlands in New South ...