It's a long-held idea that turtles can tuck their heads into their shells when threatened. But is it true? And is this protective trick why turtles the world over have shells today? The answer is that ...

Article by Molly Schafer Photos courtesy of Molly Schafer, Mat Smith, Andy Tocydlowski, Maya Walker, Jim White, Kenneth Geisert and University Archives September 10, 2024 The discovery of a ...

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 ...

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Sunday morning, the Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol nesting truck found a very large female turtle stuck on the beach. The turtle was trapped between a dune and a nest post ...

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Conservationists are voicing concerns over plans to reopen East Pass on Shell Island, citing a lack of scientific backing. Experts argue the project could endanger protected species like sea turtles, ...