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

And even that term can mean different things to different people. Turtle, tortoise and terrapin are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. The exact name used for a particular type ...

Turtles, tortoises and terrapins are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. This month's River Life column tells their stories.

so it’s an umbrella term used for turtles, tortoises, and terrapins. “It’s the only animal that’s ever lived that has its hips and shoulder blades inside its rib cage.” The distinction ...

Turtles, tortoises and terrapins are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. This month's River Life column tells their stories.

Josie Davenport, 5, of Beach Haven, gets ready to hold a baby terrapin. The tiny turtles are threatened by habitat loss, predators and cars. Jim Lowney | For NJ Advance Media. By .

Now, the challenge is to ensure that the animals thrive in the wild, said foresters associated with the project ...

The leatherback turtles lay their eggs on Caribbean beaches before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to feed in Welsh coastal waters. To those lucky enough to spot one they are one of the most spectacular ...