Turtle shells hold hidden information about nuclear contamination
Uranium signatures persist in their shells even decades after World War Two.
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What do pet turtles (and wild ones) eat? The definitive guide
They are among the oldest reptiles in the world and have a varied, species-dependent diet.
Almost all of Florida’s turtles are now born female. Global heating is to blame
Sand temperature determines if a new sea turtle hatchling is a male or female
Fossil Friday: one of the oldest softshell turtle fossils shows these animals likely emerged in Asia
The fossil was discovered in 1975 in North Dakota alongside a Triceratops.
Ancient turtle embryo preserved inside thick, tough egg
Turtle eggs are usually small and fragile -- but this one was big and tough.
Sea turtles are attracted to the smell of plastic like it is food
Researchers were surprised to see loggerhead turtles respond to the odor of marine plastic like it was their favorite food.
‘Living rocks’ show surprising cognitive abilities
Years later, tortoises still remember what they were taught.
Microplastics found in the guts of all sea turtles across the oceans
More than 100 turtles were tested -- all had synthetic fibers in their guts.
Ghost fishing kills over 650,000 animals a year. These researchers believe they’ve found a solution
Technology to the rescue!
Stunningly preserved 228-million-year-old fossils shed light on mysterious turtle origins
The turtle relative is the oldest with a beak.
Ancient turtles: scientists find ancestor of modern sea turtles
These turtles were far more common than previously known.
Sea turtles use Earth’s magnetic field like a GPS to find their birthplace
The loggerheads can find their original nesting grounds within 40 to 50 miles, despite being away for decades or traveling ...
‘Punk-haired’ turtle that breathes through its butt is seriously endangered
But we humans are the real punks here.. .
Sea turtles use magnetic fields to navigate the world
Turtles have a magnetic-based, extremely accurate GPS which they use to navigate the oceans.
Trump administration eliminates new protection for endangered whales and turtles
It's not a good year for the environment.
Parasitic robot rides turtles in exchange for lunch
One day, this robot will ride you.
Ancient 150-million-year-old ancestor could explain how turtles evolved to retreat their necks
Turtles likely used their retracting necks to initially catch prey and only later used this trait for defense.
Baby turtles save energy by working together to dig themselves out the nest
Every summer, turtle hatchlings have to quickly dig up the sand of their nests and start a perilous journey towards ...
There are only 10 Royal Cambodian Turtles left in the wild
Conservation efforts have failed dramatically as this emblematic species comes closer to extinction. Four years ago, there were an estimated ...
First biofluorescent reptile found is a ‘glowing’ neon red turtle
"Hey, what did you find" "We found a bio-florescent turtle!", a researcher triumphantly declared. David Gruber, a biologist at City ...
The Great Barrier Reef left out of UNESCO “in danger” list, environmental group films turtle-back video to raise awareness of the area’s fragility
The Great Barrier Reef, which stretches 2,000km (1,200 miles) along the coast, is the world's largest living ecosystem. Environmental groups ...
How the turtle got its shell: missing link ancestor shows how
Studying the fossil remains of an ancient reptile-like creature, paleontologists gained valuable clues and insights that help explain how turtles ...
Sea Turtle gets a new 3D-printed titanium jaw after being hit by a boat’s propeller
A turtle named Akut-3 was fitted with a new, custom made 3-D printed jaw by doctors at the Research, Rescue ...
This lucky tortoise can walk again thanks to a custom-built LEGO wheelchair
When it comes to human prosthetics, there are usually many options available - from simple frames or tools, to advanced, ...
Meet the Pig-nosed Turtle: the most adorable thing you’ll see Today
A pig-nosed turtle on display at an aquarium in Singapore. The aquarium in the Chinese Gardens holds the biggest selection ...
Turtle fossil unearthed in New Mexico
Fossil hunting can be exciting and highly rewarding, but sometimes, fossils are also found through a fluke. Jeff Dornbusch, a volunteer ...
Turtle conservationist murdered in Costa Rica
Eggs, drugs and human lives Jairo Mora Sandoval. For the standards of the criminals who poach and smuggle animals in ...
How the turtle got its shell: earliest ancestor sheds light
A living South African sideneck turtle next to its 260-million-year-old relative, Eunotosaurus africanus. Turtles are maybe the most majestic creatures ...
Chinese turtle is unique in the animal kingdom: it urinates through its mouth
We've written about some bizarre animals in the past, but just when you think nothing can come as a surprise... ...
The Turtle and the Robot
The guys over at WHOI are doing more and more interesting things every day; just a few days ago I ...