On New Year’s Day, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) released 88 olive ridley turtle hatchlings in ...

For the first time in years, leatherbacks have returned to nest in significant numbers on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.

The whales have fared better than last winter, when they gave birth to only 11 calves, according to NOAA data. The whales ...

Meet the newest alligator snapping turtle and get a close look at this incredible prehistoric-looking reptile. From its powerful jaws to unique behavior, here’s why this species is one of the most ...

MARATHON, Fla. (WWSB) - About two dozen critically endangered sea turtles are recovering in the Florida Keys after being “cold-stunned” off Cape Cod, a rescue facility said. The 25 Kemp’s ridley ...

The Florida Keys welcomes a lot of visitors during the winter months, seeking warm weather and sunshine. Twenty-five visitors who arrived Tuesday were no exception – but they weren't tourists. They're ...

During the Middle to Upper Miocene period (12.4 to 5.3 million years ago), giant animals walked—and slithered—the Earth thanks to warmer temperatures, larger wetlands, and greater amounts of food.

SALT LAKE CITY — Paleontologists say a 75-million-year-old turtle fossil uncovered in southern Utah has a clutch of eggs inside, making it the first prehistoric pregnant turtle found in the United ...

Qatar is best known for its futuristic skyline and luxury hotels. But beyond the city, nature is springing back to life. Over the last few decades, Qatar has made huge strides in conservation, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The leatherback sea turtle offers a rare look into ...