Have you ever wondered what happens to aquatic life in the winter when lakes freeze over? Rather than hibernating as mammals do, some animals go through a process known as brumation. Freshwater ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida sea turtle nesting season generally starts about March 1 and ends about Nov. 15, but at least four leatherbacks are off to ...

Leatherback sea turtles have started to nest on the Treasure Coast. Leatherbacks, loggerheads and greens are the most common species found on the Treasure Coast. Lights and obstacles on the beach can ...

ISLAMORADA, FLA. (WSVN) - A sea turtle is back in the wild weeks after a cold snap took a toll on Florida’s shy-shelled friends. Groundhog was rescued in the Florida Keys during the historic cold snap ...

Brevard Zoo received $1.75 million in federal funding for sea turtle research and rehabilitation. The funds will help build the Scaife Family Sea Turtle Care Complex at the zoo's planned $140 million ...

Like most humans, sea turtles enjoy swimming in warm water. They prefer it to be at least 75 degrees, but they tolerate water as chilly as 50. And when the temperatures drop, as they did across the ...