Turtles are instantly recognized by the shell on their backs, but across species, there are some incredibly unique heads that ...

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 ...

A Turtle Hospital staffer observes Aubie, a loggerhead turtle that was found Thursday, Oct. 17, 2023, in distress at a Florida Keys resort with a spear through its head. The Turtle Hospital ...

A 260 million-year-old fossil has been determined to be the oldest ancestor of turtles found to date, revealing something about the reptile's mysterious past. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, ...

Sea turtle season is back on Hilton Head Island. In this week's "Lowcountry Living," we are sharing what you can do to help protect this endangered species. Sign up for our Newsletters May marks the ...