The turtles, among the world's smallest and most critically endangered, washed ashore during low water temperatures up north ...

When most mammals go to sleep, they lie their weary heads on a pillow, the ground, or curl up in a ball. From there, they enter a state of rest, usually for several hours at a time. You know that ...

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As Minnesota flaunts freezing temperatures and people take post-holiday walks along ponds and lakes, keep an eye out for turtles tucked underwater for the winter — even after it freezes. “If the ice ...

Scientists uncovered Australia’s oldest known crocodile eggshells, revealing the secret lives of ancient mekosuchine crocodiles that once dominated inland ecosystems. These crocs filled surprising ...

COOK COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) – The Cook County School System is paying tribute to one of its own through a heartfelt act of giving. In memory of longtime school resource officer Major Terry “Turtle” Arnold ...

In a central valley in India, a very rare turtle was photographed and misidentified for nearly a decade. Getty Images/iStock Photo Nearly a decade ago, researchers in the central valley of Manipur, ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...

In this video, I share an unexpected adventure while trapping beavers, where I accidentally caught a big snapping turtle and decided to eat it. The experience offers a glimpse into the wild, ...

“Caught Stealing” might make you think of a Tarantinio movie, with its clever script, quirky characters and fast-paced action. ‘Caught Stealing’ (IMDb) But behind the camera is Darren Aronofsky, known ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Turtles and tortoises have outlived dinosaurs, endured ice ages, and ...