Turtles aren't exactly the type of animal you would commonly associate with dancing. But one turtle is defying societal dance norms and breaking out of its shell to achieve twerking glory. Tap here to ...

The green sea turtle is among the most elegant marine creatures cruising through our oceans. Known for their gentle demeanor and striking appearance, these marine turtles are vital to ocean ecosystems ...

James Cook University PhD graduate and veterinarian Dr Sara Kophamel adapted a device known for measuring body fat in humans to measure the body fat of green sea turtles. Credit: John Cook University ...

The biggest turtle ever described wasn’t an ancestor of today’s leatherback turtles or any other living sea turtles. But it looks like there are some things about being a giant, skin-shelled sea ...

A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

In cartoons, when a turtle is spooked, it retreats into and closes up its shell. While used for comic effect, this imagery is based in fact – although not all turtles are capable of this protective ...