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Dale Baquer/Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol

Hurricane Erin destroys sea turtle nests

  • Aug 21, 2025
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Man killed trying to save turtle in Florida

  • Jul 8, 2025

Tortoise hatchlings to make public debut at Philadelphia Zoo

  • Apr 23, 2025

Man caught trying to smuggle living turtle down his pants

  • Mar 12, 2025

Family's 100-pound pet tortoise found safe after surviving Eaton Fire

  • Jan 22, 2025

Lightning strikes New Jersey sea turtle hospital, causing fire

  • Aug 29, 2024

100-year-old giant snapping turtle 'Thanos' missing, possibly stolen

  • Mar 12, 2024

Stunned bats, frozen sea turtles saved after being affected by weather

  • Jan 17, 2024

Latest Videos

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After an incredible journey back to health, Tally the Turtle is back home in the Gulf

  • Sep 11, 2023
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Giant snapping turtle dubbed Chonkasaurus spotted on Chicago River

  • May 11, 2023
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World's smallest and most endangered sea turtle hatch for first time in 75 years

  • Aug 21, 2022
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Blanding's turtles released into wild after being raised by zookeepers

  • Apr 28, 2021
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Endangered turtles released into wild by Nature Conservancy

  • Jun 20, 2020
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Record number of sea turtles rescued on Long Island due to climate change

  • Feb 21, 2020
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Tortoise whose sex drive helped save species returns to Galapagos

  • Jan 12, 2020
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Rare giant loggerhead sea turtles set nesting records on Georgia, Carolinas

  • Jul 15, 2019

Latest Stories

'Prehistoric' large snapping turtle spotted in Northern California lake

A large turtle was recently spotted swimming in a Northern California lake. Some believe it could be a species of snapping turtle, a rare find in the state.

  • May 19, 2023

Florida man stops truck in fast lane of busy highway to help turtle cross the road

A huge turtle and a man trying to be a hero caused a multi-car crash in Florida on Tuesday, according to Walton County Sheriff's Office.

  • May 17, 2023

Giant snapping turtle dubbed 'Chonkasaurus' spotted basking on Chicago River

There was a quite a sight on the Chicago River Wednesday!

  • May 11, 2023

World's smallest and most endangered sea turtle hatch for first time in 75 years

The discovery of the rare turtle nests will encourage future restoration plans to make sure the habitat is preserved and protected.

  • Aug 21, 2022

It's the season for turtle crossings, and DuPage officials warn drivers to be on look-out

Between April and October, turtles cross roads in search of water, food, mates or nests. Crossings of females increase from mid-May to mid-July as they make their way to and from nesting sites.

  • Apr 30, 2021