Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

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 ...

Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...

Many cultures tell fascinating tales about turtles. Several North American Native tribes speak of a great turtle floating in a primal sea, before there was any land. Here lived all the other animals ...

The sea creature arrived at San Diego's Birch Aquarium in 2014 Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor in Journalism.

Turtles are such a familiar sight to most north-central Texas and southwestern Oklahoma residents that we think little about these unique and adaptable animals. Turtles have been present in their ...

The spotted turtle is a very rare turtle in Massachusetts, but it is impossible to mistake for any other species. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON The story of this spring has been the weather; ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After spending millions of years tucked away in rocks, fossils can ...