World's largest sea turtle species nests in Virginia for first time in recorded history

The first recorded leatherback sea turtle nest in Virginia history has been discovered at the Naval Air Station Oceana Dam ...

Saving the tiniest turtle in the United States

These teensy tiny turtles of Appalachia barely survived a biblical flood. Inside the effort to build them a new home.

Scientists team up in ‘unparalleled’ effort to protect Illinois’ endangered turtles from increasing threats

Loss of wetlands, changes in habitat hydrology from dams and agricultural tile drainage, viruses, and poaching put turtle ...
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How old is the oldest turtle? World's oldest living land animal, here's what we know.

Life on earth is as fascinating as it gets. Different species live different lifespans. The average human life expectancy is just under 80 years, according to Our World in Data. But underwater animals ...

Loggerhead turtle rescued seven miles south of Florida Keys begins recovery

Staff at The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida, have named the loggerhead sea turtle Timmy. According to the hospital, ...

'Pancake' the endangered sea turtle returns home

After a year of rehab for cold stunning, an endangered sea turtle named 'Pancake' was released back into the Atlantic Ocean.