Fishing duo Cole & Jay discover a softshell turtle hiding in a backyard pond. Trump threatens 'consequences' after 6 House Republicans voted to reverse his Canada tariffs Something is happening with ...

Picture yourself walking along a murky river in the southeastern United States. The water looks calm, almost too calm. Below the surface, something ancient lurks. Something that’s been perfecting its ...

A survey recorded 945 freshwater turtles of seven species in the Kaziranga National Park along the Brahmaputra River. This area, a significant biodiversity hotspot, harbors 17 turtle species.

Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still possible for a species to dwindle, and dwindle enough so that only a few ...

Turtles possess several biological and ecological characteristics that make them exceptionally well-suited for environmental monitoring. As long-lived species—with many freshwater turtles living 30-40 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This one-ton turtle once ruled South America’s rivers — ...

When you think of endangered turtles, dogs likely don’t come to mind. But what if we told you one pup in particular is helping to save turtles? Tilia, an English Field Labrador, is using her amazing ...

Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals may be predators or herbivores. They may be large or small. The ...

During the recent holiday in Israel, a rare and endangered softshell turtle was rescued from the Jordan River after becoming entangled in a fishing line. Israel Nature and Parks Authority personnel ...

The word “turtle” is an umbrella term that applies to all members of the order Testudines. This includes turtles and tortoises, which are both hard-shelled animals. While they’re in the same family, ...

According to The Assam Tribune, a joint venture between the forest department and local officials resulted in the release of 104 hatchlings into Pobitora's Haug Beel. The area is known for its rich ...