It's turtle nesting season across the Thames River watershed, and conservationists are working to protect endangered species.

Turtles are fascinating creatures, from their prehistoric origins to their fantabulous bony shell, as unique to each turtle ...

Here are ten fun facts about turtles that highlight their unique characteristics and remarkable adaptations. 1. Turtles Are Ancient Survivors. Turtles are among the oldest reptiles on Earth.

It's turtle nesting season in Ontario, and one couple from Thunder Bay, Ont., received an unexpected visit from a snapping turtle last weekend, who has buried her eggs on their camp property at ...

Tularemia is an infection typically found in squirrels, wild rodents, certain birds, and rabbits. It's a rare disease that affects no more than 200 people per year in the U.S. Aside from ticks, ...

In honor of World Sea Turtle Day, let’s learn 10 amazing facts about these graceful swimmers and boost the profile of a precious, endangered creature. Temperature Gender Reveal.

The pilot of a small plane that crashed near an airport tried to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a ...

20 Terrific Facts About Sea Turtles. For decades, scientists had no idea where some sea turtles made their nests. A home movie from 1947 solved the mystery. By Melissa Gaskill | ...

Sea turtles mate at sea, then come ashore on beaches to lay their eggs. Females dig a hole in the sand, then deposit their clutch of eggs (up to 100, in the leatherback’s case), cover it back up ...

With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home. Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles.

Let’s take a closer look at more fun turtle facts. Getty Images Regardless of whether you’re talking about turtles, terrapins, or tortoises, all three are chelonians – reptiles with shells.

With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home. Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles.