More about turtles 'Seemingly impossible': Endangered tortoise becomes first-time mom at about 100 years old Cantor's giant softshell turtle: The frog-faced predator that spends 95% of its time ...

On the lighter side, a rare spectacle of a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle “dancing” during its nesting ritual captivated audiences, underscoring the unique behaviors of endangered species.

Although not officially declared extinct, the recent death of the last known female has all but sealed its fate. The Yangtze giant softshell turtle’s plight underscores the critical status of many ...