Officials advise against picking up snapping turtles and spiny softshells (often referred to as "leatherbacks") because they ...

Though not endangered, painted turtles have a "pretty rough life," said wildlife ecologist Dan Thompson, who said many of the ...

Be mindful of the following to help protect coastal wildlife: Lights Out: Bright lights can disturb nesting sea turtles and disorient adults and hatchlings on the beach. When visiting the beach ...

Data released by the Forest Department shows 3,19,895 eggs were collected statewide, resulting in 2,29,432 hatchlings released into the sea. Cuddalore accounted for 81,662 hatchlings, followed by ...

Rapid loss of beaches on Pritchards Island makes it difficult for nesting sea turtles to find a place for their eggs.

Sea turtle nesting season starts in Volusia County with early nests spotted, indicating a promising season ahead.

Officials say this early nesting could signal a bustling few months ahead, as hundreds of sea turtles are expected to lay their eggs on the county’s shores. Hatchlings will emerge after about ...

While playing in the sand makes for a fun beach activity, flat beaches are essential for nesting sea turtles and hatchlings to make it safely to and from the water. If left unfilled, holes are ...

A total of 65 hatchlings of critically endangered Batagur Baska turtle species were born at the Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Centre under East Sundarbans Forest Division early yesterday. The baby ...