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

Turtle, tortoise and terrapin are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. The exact name used for a particular type of turtle can vary depending on where you live and where the ...

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

“All animals with a backbone and a shell are turtles,” says Jeffrey Lovich, Research Ecologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, so it’s an umbrella term used for turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.

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 ...