Despite their bright orange legs, Wood Turtles manage to stay out of sight. Photo credit: Kiley Briggs A family meeting their first Wood Turtles, on the land they have lived on and farmed for many ...

As the unofficial start to summer approaches with the long-awaited holiday weekend, people are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather and outdoor activities. However, amidst the excitement, it's ...

Disappearing habitat threatens North America’s tiniest turtle. A bog turtle, North America’s tiniest turtle, is no bigger than your hand. Its habitat is disappearing, and it needs help. Scientists are ...

Turtles and tortoises are reptiles with hard, protective shells, but they differ significantly in habitat, anatomy, and lifestyle. Turtles are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic, featuring streamlined ...

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Salem officials say they are trying to balance protecting a potentially endangered turtle species while taking care of the growing unhoused population in the city, but local ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Climate change is altering the very biology of turtles, with ...