An endangered sea turtle that was found about a year ago some 5,000 miles (8,047 kilometers) from its native waters has been released into the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Houston Zoo.

It is totally irresponsible to release them to the wild.” Woolcott said people who saw a turtle in or around Napier or the ...

The African sideneck turtle, or mud turtle, is a playful and unique freshwater reptile. These curious turtles have large eyes and what appears to be a broad smile that many keepers find amusing. Small ...

This historic hatchling is the first of its species to hatch at any Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facility.

In cartoons, when a turtle is spooked, it retreats into and closes up its shell. While used for comic effect, this imagery is ...

Image via Depositphotos. Hawksbill Turtles are primarily found in tropical coral reefs throughout the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. These environments provide both breeding grounds and feeding ...

The Hawksbill Turtle is a vital species for maintaining the health of coral reef ecosystems. As these captivating creatures face the brink of extinction, understanding their plight and how we can ...

Two rescued falcons and a sea turtle were returned to their natural habitats in Ilocos Norte, where they were freed to roam and thrive. A local resident found the falcons at a field. The birds were ...

Wildflower habitats are as varied as they are beautiful; from European meadows populated with delicate species such as melancholy thistle and wood cranesbill, to the astonishingly biodiverse Cape ...

In an undisclosed New Jersey location, there's a sanctuary for turtles intercepted in the process of being trafficked, and a ...

While talking about other risks, the wildlife experts say that recent constructions along the beaches have further imperilled the turtle habitats, leading to the destruction of crucial breeding ...

Wildlife biologists blame much of the decline of these and other turtle species on habitat loss and road fatalities ... s ...