On South Padre alone, Sea Turtle Inc. rescued 5,556 sea turtles over eight days as water temperatures stayed below the 50-degree threshold. Efforts were strained like never before: a typical cold ...

Snapping turtles are one of the oldest types of turtle around, having been around for approximately 200 million years – even during the time of the dinosaurs! The species also has a lifespan of ...

An endangered turtle hatchling in the Middle Keys got a second chance at life on the eve of the holiday weekend, thanks to the combined efforts of Marathon’s Turtle Hospital, […] ...

Before the discovery, the largest species uncovered in what’s now Europe measured at just 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length, similar to today’s leatherback sea turtles, which weigh an average of ...

The world’s largest known prehistoric sea turtle, Archelon could grow to be up to 15 feet long and weigh as much as 3.5 tons, according to the news release. Still, they were looking at the ...

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...

Context. The video authentically showed a leatherback turtle, the largest species in the world. However, it was recorded from a low angle, which made the reptile look bigger than it actually was.

Leatherbacks are the world’s largest sea turtle. Saving Sea Turtles. Article by Molly Schafer Photos courtesy of Wendy Marks and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) August 16, ...

PONCE INLET, Fla. — With nearly 1,500 nests laid, Volusia County is currently experiencing its largest sea turtle nesting season of all time. Nearly 40,000 eggs have hatched across Volusia ...