Category: Turtles & Tortoises Information & News
Stolen Box Turtle Named David Beckham Returned To Florida Teaching Zoo
One of four chelonians stolen from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo has been recovered. [...]
Four Sulcata Tortoises Stolen From Kingston Maurward College In England
One of the stolen tortoises requires daily medical care. [...]
Commercial Turtle Trapping Banned In Texas
Prior to the ban, residents could harvest an unlimited number of four turtle species on private property, including spiny softshell turtles. [...]
Turtle That Roamed The Earth 228 Million Years Ago Without A Shell Discovered In China
The shell-less turtle, named Eorhynchochelys sinensis was found in China. [...]
Spanish Police Raid Largest Illegal Turtle Farm In Europe
Spanish police have shut down what it says is the largest illegal turtle and tortoise farm in Europe. [...]
Six Hatchling Loggerhead Turtles Found Swimming In Florida Hotel Room Wastebasket
While a couple admitted removing the turtles from the beach, authorities continue to investigate the incident. [...]
10 Evolutionarily Interesting Reptiles
Here we showcase 10 of the strangest, coolest, and most bizzare creatures falling into the Reptilia nomenclature. [...]
U.S. Forest Service And Turtles For Tomorrow Help Make Gravel Pits Wood Turtle Safe
Wood turtles are listed as endangered by the IUCN. [...]
Poaching of Hong Kong's Endangered Golden Coin Turtles Spur Calls For Protections
The golden coin turtle often end up as ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine. [...]
Florida Police Seek Driver Who Ran Over Gopher Tortoise
Gopher tortoises and their burrows are protected by Florida state law. [...]
Animal Planet’s Reptile Show "Scaled" To Premiere August 24
"Scaled," a new series from Animal Planet that focuses on captive reptiles and the custom enclosures that they live in, will debut August 24 at 9 p.m. [...]
Exclusive Belleair Shore Community In Florida Wants Sea Turtle Nests Off Their Beach
Some in the affluent town of Pinellas want sea turtle nests gone. [...]
Alex, The Aldabra Tortoise At The National Zoo, Dies At 100
The Aldabra tortoise can weigh up to 500 pounds, making them one of the biggest tortoises in the world. [...]
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. [...]
