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.

Debby Walther let out a whoop as she learned exactly how many turtles were piled into her car. “Forty-two! That beats Bruce’s record,” she cheered, standing next to a tall gray camping van. Inside, ...

A Kemps ridley sea turtle swims in a lake, watched by a wildlife biologist. The turtle is a terrestrial animal, enjoying the recreation of swimming.. Elements of this ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Don't throw out your old bras! Instead donate them to a North Carolina animal rescue group and help save turtles. Carolina Waterfowl Rescue said it can use bra clasps to repair ...

MyDNR – Indiana’s Outdoor Newsletter, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR): This summer, you may see turtles crossing roadways to find places to nest. Here’s how you can safely lend a helping ...

Linda Burnfin wishes she could post more often to her Myrtle the Turtle Rescue page on Facebook, but she’s too busy caring for about 50 water turtles — mostly red-eared sliders — in the backyard of ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Turtles are on the move in spring, and the reptiles are particularly vulnerable when crossing Wisconsin roads. The Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center admitted two western ...