Techniques developed to study the distant past—from dating ancient artifacts to reconstructing climate records in ice cores—are now being repurposed to help us better understand the lives of modern ...

The radiated tortoise in Madagascar faces extinction due to poaching and illegal trade despite its long lifespan and unique ...

On a warm April afternoon, turtles gather on logs and rocks to absorb sunlight. Basking in the sun plays a critical role in ...

Turtles with shell-cracking jaws were far more likely to survive extinction due to their ability to be sustained on a restricted diet.

Michelle is missing. The young box turtle the size of a silver dollar disappeared from Conestee Nature Preserve where it ...

The head of communications and development at Birdwatch Ireland has said the rare oriental turtle dove, discovered in a housing estate in Lisburn, Co Antrim, has probably been there since December.

Jon McCormack's new book celebrates the whorls, hexagons, and half-moons that appear in the world all around us.

Learn how researchers use archaeological techniques to show how sea turtle shells grow in layers that capture chemical clues about diet, movement, and ocean change over time. Sea turtles don’t just ...

It’s best to avoid handling turtles at all, so if the turtle looks like it will make it across a road, simply leave it alone.

Explore a short Arkansas hike where ancient rock art and turtle-shaped sandstone formations create one of the most memorable ...

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale offers big discounts on everything from tech gear to clothing. Check out the sale’s top deals on ...