The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds. By Sara Novak Turtles are weird. They ...

They've roamed the oceans for more than 100 million years, outlasted the dinosaurs, and can dive nearly 4,000 feet deep — and yet, somehow, sea turtles are still wildly underappreciated. Today, in ...

Foreign intelligence services are using "spy turtles" and "spy fish" to snoop on China, the country's Ministry of State Security said Friday. "An unseen covert war of espionage is currently unfolding" ...

The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. The ...

Diamond the loggerhead sea turtle washed ashore on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in September 2025 with a stingray barb lodged in his tongue. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville University has launched the Turtle Research and Conservation Initiative (TRCI), a new comprehensive program designed to conserve turtle species across Northeast ...

The Sea Turtle Preservation Society and the Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center work to protect nests and heal injured turtles. Threats to sea turtles include boat strikes, ingesting debris ...

Last summer, after multiple invitations, I finally joined my friend Ann Maloney for sunrise on Cocoa Beach. I’d put her off because, well, sunrise happens so early. “It’s worth it,” she promised. She ...

Residents can learn about Michigan's native turtles and try their hand at watercolor painting during a workshop at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. The Turtles and Watercolors event is planned for 6-7 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Residents can learn about Michigan's native turtles and try their hand at watercolor painting during a workshop at the W.K.

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...