The Sonoyta mud turtle has evolved as an aquatic species in one of the driest parts of the Sonoran Desert. With webbed feet and an innate ability to swim, this turtle depends heavily on what little ...

I went through my shells for inspiration and found that I had a few that actually resembled webbed feet. Hmmm…it was either ...

The Trump administration's proposal to change the definition of the word “harm” in the Endangered Species Act could bring ...

Leatherbacks are the largest turtles on Earth, growing up to seven feet long and exceeding 2,000 pounds. These reptilian relics are the only remaining representatives of a family of turtles that ...

Found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico, but also as far north as Nova Scotia, Kemp’s ridleys are among the smallest sea turtles, reaching only about 2 feet in shell length and weighing up to 100 ...

“Critical habitat normally doubles a species’ chance of survival and recovery, but in this case it will not help against the biggest threat the turtle faces.” With webbed feet and an innate ability to ...