Category: Turtles & Tortoises Information & News
Endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Found Dead, Stuck In Barstool
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are the rarest sea turtles and are critically endangered. [...]
After 30 Years, The Turtle & Tortoise Rescue of Arroyo Grande Closes Its Doors
The Turtle & Tortoise Rescue of Arroyo Grande rehomed hundreds of tortoises each year. [...]
Carr Fire In California Displaces 20 Tortoises
Rescue volunteers will visit the Shasta Fairgrounds staging area to thank firefighters and hand out "Thank You" buttons for their service. [...]
Pet Turtle Survives Devastating Apartment Fire In Texas
The turtle was found in his tank, alive and well. [...]
Hundreds Of Sea Turtles Die In Southwest Florida
Most of the dead sea turtles washing up on southwest Florida beaches are mature adults. [...]
Nevada Releases Desert Tortoise License Plates To Benefit Tortoise Conservation
Proceeds from the sale of the special Nevada desert tortoise license plate will benefit conservation efforts of the species. [...]
Veterinarian Reunites With Turtle She Rehabbed And Released
The vet repaired the turtle's shell with fiberglass and expected the fiberglass to eventually fall off. [...]
2015 Video Of Sea Turtle With Straw Stuck Up Its Nose Causes Some To Rethink Single-Use Plastic
A biologist's video showing the removal of a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nose has helped to spur change. [...]
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Found Dead Entangled In Alabama Football Beach Chair
Plastic and other debris that ends up in the ocean is killing animals. [...]
Sea Turtle Rescued From Fishing Line Poops Out Plastic Balloon During Treatment
Kemp's ridley sea turtles are one of the rarest sea turtle species. [...]
Florida’s Gulf World Says Goodbye To Liberty The Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The approximate lifespan of a loggerhead sea turtle is close to 70 years, though some have been known to live longer. [...]
Charles Darwin University’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility Reopens
Injured sea turtles need to time before they are released back into the ocean and sea turtle rehabilitation center at Australia's Charles Darwin Unive [...]
REPTILES Magazine Contributor Takes In Elderly Woman’s Desert Tortoise
Judith Patience has kept Tommy for 35 years and was worried about his welfare when she passes. [...]
Sea Turtle With 3 Flippers Rehabbed At Texas State Aquarium Doing Much Better
Champ survived an attack when it was just an inch square. [...]
Wisconsin Boy Wants His Stolen Tortoise Back
Hopefully Buddy will be returned home real soon. [...]
Agassiz Desert Tortoise Head Start Program Launches
It is speculated that more desert tortoises can be found in captivity than in the wild. [...]
Arkansas Considers Ban On Commercial Harvesting Of Wild Turtles
The majority of turtles harvested in Arkansas from 2014 to 2016 were of breeding age. [...]
Loggerhead Turtle Treated For Red Tide Poisoning Released
Karenia brevis, also known as the Florida red tide organism can kill sea turtles. [...]
Florida Authorities Seek Person(s) Who Ran Over 8 Sea Turtle Nests
Sea turtle nests are protected by Florida state and federal law. [...]
Seychelles President Gifts Pair Of Aldabra Giant Tortoises To India
The Seychelles often gifts Aldabra giant tortoises to friendly countries as part of the country's diplomatic efforts. [...]
Louisiana Man Charged With Illegally Trading Box Turtles
Terrapene carolina is a protected species in Louisiana.
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Desert Tortoise Will Be Harmed If Nevada Public Lands Bill Becomes Law, Conservation Groups Say
Desert tortoises range from the Mojave and Sonoran deserts in California and can also be found in Arizona, Nevada, and areas in Mexico. [...]
Bog Turtle Is Official State Reptile Of New Jersey!
The bog turtle is one of the smallest turtle species in North America. [...]
News: Huge Alligator Snapping Turtle Caught And Released In Oklahoma
Alligator snapping turtles in the state of Oklahoma are a species of special concern. [...]
