A green sea turtle is improving after being found stranded on a North Carolina beach with over 1 ½ pounds of barnacles and other organisms on its shell, seashore officials announced over the weekend.

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it’s easy to envision them as armored warriors – their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...

Turtles in a half-shell, turtle power! The official trailer for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" is here - check ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A disturbing picture circulating on social media is prompting a warning from state wildlife officials. An anonymous user posted a photo showing a dead turtle with its shell ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Don't throw out your old bras! Instead donate them to a North Carolina animal rescue group and help save turtles. Carolina Waterfowl Rescue said it can use bra clasps to repair ...

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 ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Nashville Zoo Turtle Enjoying Scratches Like He’s a Dog Is Simply Irresistible originally appeared on PetHelpful. One of the great things about being an animal lover is learning all kinds of ...