New study demonstrates that the most endangered turtles and crocodile species are those that have evolved unique life strategies. Many of the most threatened species carry out important ecosystem ...

Explore their habitat needs, behavior, diet, and care guide. Aquatic turtles are enjoyable to observe, particularly the distinctive African sideneck turtle. They earned their name because they cannot ...

Hatchlings talk inside their shells to time their birth, but the roar of massive barges may soon drown out their sound.

AMES, Iowa – In their long strings of nucleotides, DNA molecules hold massive troves of genetic data providing instructions for how living organisms should function – the blueprint of life. How the ...

"This very young juvenile would typically be spending his day eating small crustaceans that thrive in seaweed mats circling the Gulf of Mexico until it is large enough to dive down to the reef," the ...

Who can resist that face? While the alligator snapping turtle might look like a giant beetle made from volcanic rock, these unique creatures are native to Kansas' rivers -- and they're about to make a ...

Discover the elusive spiny softshell turtle of southeast Missouri. Unlike red-eared sliders, it suns on dirt banks and has a smooth, flexible shell. Learn more about this unique creature and its ...

In this video, a transformed abandoned turtle enclosure provides a vibrant new home for a unique turtle known for its special ability to make worms rise to the surface. Watch to see this remarkable ...

The diamondback terrapin, a unique turtle species found in Florida, has become a popular pet in Asia. The overseas demand has led to increased poaching. To fight this illegal market, advocates want to ...

New research led by the University of Oxford has revealed that the most endangered turtle and crocodile species are those that are most unique. Their loss could have widespread impacts on the ...

Alligator snapping turtles haven’t been seen in the wild in Kansas since 1991. But in the fall of 2024, the state plans to reintroduce them to local waterways. Kansas Aquatic Species Recovery Program ...