The territorial sea of São Tomé and Príncipe is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles in the world.

Between climate change and the effects of humanity on the environment, many species have been harmed. Here are a few of them ...

But each species is different ... We turn to them for healing: Turtle meat in West Africa was once believed to fight leprosy, and bathing in a broth of loggerhead plastron, the bony undershell ...

According to the Turtle Conservation Society, most turtle species live from 10 to 80 years ... Tu’i Malila was said to have been collected from Madagascar, a large island off the coast of Africa, by ...

However we know that together, we can pull species back from the brink. Reverse the Red Day on 7 February 2025 is an ...

Baby turtles are a common sight in many parts of the world and are considered one of the most important species in many ecosystems. Turtles are of various shapes, sizes, and colors and are often kept ...

A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises that were swept ...

An East African country is home to the continent's longest mainland stretch of coastline, covering a staggering distance of ...

Olive ridley sea turtles are a relatively small and abundant species found in tropical waters the world over and can live for up to 50 years in the wild. But their numbers are declining and they ...

Population numbers of three endangered turtle species in Hong Kong have declined drastically, a study has found, with researchers warning they could become extinct within three to five years if ...

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act and Florida’s Endangered and Threatened Species Rule. These turtles face significant threats ...