Turtles
See 15 Stunning Images From the Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards
The winning and highly commended underwater photography spotlights breathtaking animal behavior, conservation needs and the otherworldly environment of Earth's oceans
This Innovative Device Allows South American Paleontologists to Share Fossils With the World
PaleoScan offers scientists at far-flung institutions a less expensive way to digitize their collections and preserve at-risk specimens of fish, turtles, pterosaurs and more
Could Citizens of This Indiana Town Have Seen a 500-Pound Turtle?
Two men said they saw such an animal, dubbed the Beast of Busco, in 1948
These Innovative Landers Will Examine Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists plan to use what they learn to help restore communities harmed by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Celebrate World Turtle Day With 15 Photographs of the Delightful Reptiles
These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo contest show why turtles are so terrific
Journey Under the Sea With 15 Amazing Photos of Marine Life
These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images feature the captivating creatures that live beneath the waves
Should Endangered Turtles Have Legal Rights?
To protect the majestic reptiles around the isthmus of Panama, an ambitious conservation group digs deep both on and off the beach
52 Cold-Stunned Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles Rescued From Cape Cod
The critically endangered creatures were flown by private plane to rehabilitation centers in Florida
Once Thought to Be Plants, These Rare Fossils Are Actually Baby Turtles, Scientists Say
The prehistoric specimens found in Colombia could represent one of the oldest and largest turtle species to ever exist
The World's Oldest Living Land Animal, a Tortoise Named Jonathan, Turns 191
Even at his advanced age, the Seychelles giant tortoise shows “no sign of slowing down,” his vet tells Guinness World Records
The Ten Best Science Books of 2023
From stories on the depths of the ocean to the stars in the sky, these are the works that moved us the most this year
Metal Pollution May Be Making More Green Sea Turtles Female
In addition to warming temperatures, new research finds contaminants might contribute to the endangered reptiles' skewed sex ratios
Galápagos Giant Tortoises Are Ecosystem Engineers
A decades-long project shows how the reptiles are changing the island of Española
Could Humans Survive Unprotected Outside of Earth's Atmosphere for Even Ten Seconds?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Turtle Shells Keep a Record of Humans' Nuclear History
Scientists can measure uranium isotopes in tortoise and turtle shells to understand the environmental impact of past nuclear events, a new study reports
The Lonely Battle to Save Species on a Tiny Speck in the Pacific
As Tern Island, a former military outpost in the Hawaiian archipelago, falls apart and harms turtles, birds, seals and more, scientists wonder what’s next
Who Wants to Buy the Creepy Dolls and Bowling Balls That Wash Up on Texas Beaches?
Hundreds of eclectic items were auctioned off to help fund the rehabilitation of sea turtles and birds
Scientists Can Now Pull Human DNA From Air and Water, Raising Privacy Questions
Environmental DNA helps monitor elusive and endangered animals, but it could be an ethical minefield when used with humans, new study shows
For Young Threatened Desert Tortoises, These Technologies Have Arrived to Help
Biologists are deploying 3D-printed replicas of hatchlings, lasers and drones to curb predation
Scientists Unearth a Prehistoric Marine Turtle the Size of a Car
Fragments of the creature's pelvis and shell were discovered in the Pyrenees
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