One of the World's Rarest Turtles Washes Up in Texas, Covered in Living Organisms and in Desperate Need of Help

A sea turtle had beachgoers scratching their heads after washing up in Texas, looking as if it were covered in green fur.

The World's Most Endangered Sea Turtle Just Washed Ashore in Texas. Now It Needs Help

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle swims into the ocean after being released by New England Aquarium biologists in West Dennis, ...

WORLD TURTLE DAY ON MAY 23 ‘SHELLEBRATES’ 26 YEARS AS TURTLES FACE A TIPPING POINT

Annual Observance Launches New Website, Merch Shop, Expanded Resources, and Renewed Global Growth Strategy Turtles ...

Tracking male sea turtles just got easier

Monitoring the populations of one of nature's slower creatures could become faster, thanks to the University of Georgia. UGA researchers have developed an easier, more cost-effective way to learn more ...
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As Turtles Vanish, World Turtle Day® Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Turtles and Tortoises

This year, we want people to have fun with our theme—get moving, dance, and share your love for turtles—but also to remember why we do this work.” — Susan Tellem founder and executive director of ...

World’s biggest maternity ward? Over 41,000 giant turtles found nesting together in the Amazon

Over 41,000 giant South American river turtles were found nesting along the Guaporé River, marking the largest known site for ...

One of the World’s Rarest Sea Turtles found on Texas Beach was covered in ‘green fur’, alarming scientists

World’s rarest, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was found stranded on a Texas beach covered in strange green fur. Its green fur appearance raised concern among scientists who worked to rescue and ...