A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

• Hawkbill turtles feast off sea sponges which are highly poisonous to most sea animals, but not to this turtle. • Baby sea turtles circle their nest once after hatching before heading toward the ...

Check out these 10 totally awesome turtle facts! Photo: Stock image TURTLES come in all shapes and sizes and live in a number of different environments. From the giant, slow-moving tortoises to the ...

Marine turtles were around more than 100 million years ago - and lived alongside dinosaurs. These days, scientists recognise seven species of marine turtle: Turtle shells are made of over 50 bones ...

It's World Turtle Day, an annual observance to help people "shellebrate" and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the ...

World Turtle Day, observed May 23 each year, celebrates these important reptiles that play an important role in ecosystems but have been facing various threats. World Turtle Day celebrates both ...

Today we celebrate World Turtle Day, a special day dedicated not only to showing our love for these wonderful creatures, but also protecting them and keeping their home clean to make sure they don’t ...