Species Overview. Common Names: African sideneck turtle, African side-necked turtle, African helmeted turtle, marsh terrapin, crocodile turtle Scientific Name: Pelomedusa subrufa Adult Size: 7 to ...

Trailblazing conservationist Tomas Diagne is on a mission to preserve every threatened species of turtle, tortoise and terrapin in Africa. Here, he explains why his work has serious consequences ...

African sideneck turtles aren’t that hard to feed, making them good pets for beginners. These freshwater omnivores feed on different types of plant matter that you can include as a treat.

Five of the world’s seven species of marine turtles come to the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, in Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, to breed or forage.

The world's third-largest nesting ground for Loggerhead turtles can be found on the island beaches of the small African nation of Cape Verde, known locally as Cabo Verde.

Nairobi - Poaching, habitat destruction and illegal trade are all causing problems for sea turtles off Africa's Atlantic coast, says a report released on Tuesday. The report says that while West ...

Nine people including 8 children are dead and at least 78 others have been hospitalized after eating sea turtle meat on an East African island, multiple media outlets are reporting. According to ...

BELBARI, AUGUST 26. A new species of turtle has been found in Betana Wetland at Belbari in Morang. A team of scientists has discovered that there are more than two dozen Black Softshell turtles ...