The ocean can be an extremely dangerous place, even for an animal that migrates through and rides its currents for decades. That’s why a single missing limb can spell disaster, despite an animal ...

Have you ever wondered what happens to aquatic life in the winter when lakes freeze over? Rather than hibernating as mammals ...

Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely assisting ...

The average human lifespan hovers just under 80 years, which may seem like a long time—until you compare it to some of the champions of longevity in the animal kingdom. Certain species can outlive us ...

On Costa Rica’s coast, jaguars are doing more than hunting. They’re helping sea turtles survive. On Costa Rica’s coast, jaguars are doing more than hunting. They’re helping sea turtles survive. As ...

In the fascinating underwater world, gender is far from fixed. Many aquatic animals can change their sex, a unique biological process known as sequential hermaphroditism. This natural adaptation ...

Painted turtles sunning themselves in a pond. Why are sea turtles endangered? Discover the human impact on North American turtles and learn about the steps we can take to help. When I was young, my ...

Preface : why turtles matter -- pt. 1. What turtles are. The essential turtle ; Turtles in time ; Turtles around the world. 1, Sidenecks and hidden necks ; Turtles around the world. 2, Terrapins and ...

A 200-pound loggerhead sea turtle must overcome the loss of her front flipper in order to have any chance at open-ocean survival, as her mobility may prove too limited. Tracking this three-flippered ...