Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recovery of this softshell turtle species now requires working with a global population of only two or possibly three known ...

FRANKLIN, Ill. — For nearly 50 years, the ornate box turtle has been endangered or threatened. Highly sought after as pets, they're even poached and traded on the black market. Conservationists are ...

Hampered by climate change, rising temperatures, and beach erosion, endangered sea turtle populations already face an uphill battle. But in the past three years, South Florida environmental non-profit ...

There are many threats to sea turtles, but most of them come from humans. Dangers may range from getting entangled in fishing gear to losing their habitats from beach erosion and human development.

Global experts & volunteers share how partnerships and hands-on action are protecting endangered sea turtles and ...

These turtles face an array of threats, including illegal harvesting for their meat and the pet trade, accidental capture, and the swallowing of fish hooks. Apex predator returns following ...

The green sea turtle is among the most elegant marine creatures cruising through our oceans. Known for their gentle demeanor and striking appearance, these marine turtles are vital to ocean ecosystems ...

Florida beaches are about to get filled with sea turtle eggs as the nesting season starts in March. This is the time female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Wildlife officials estimate the ...