Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

Tennessee Aquarium turtle keepers are in the middle of a baby boom right now. In the past week, four yellow-blotched map turtles, four red-headed Amazon River turtles and two spotted turtles have ...

Dr. Frankenstein, eat your heart out: Scientists have grown the pebbly green skin of sea turtles in the lab for the first time ever. In fact, it's the first time anyone has ever grown reptile skin in ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When scientists collect or observe animals in the wild, it sometimes can be extremely challenging ...

THIS celebration of the landscapes and wildlife of Australia is drawn from some of the shortlisted entries for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2022 competition. Simone ...