Center for Biological Diversity Sues Trump Administration For Failing To Protect Two Map Turtle Species
The Pearl River map turtle and the Pascagoula map turtle are only known to inhabit two river systems in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Diego, The Galapagos Tortoise Who Fathered More Than 800 Returned To Wild
Diego was returned back to the wild on Española Island.
South Carolina Bill Calls For Protections of Reptiles And Amphibians From Commercial Trade
Reptiles and amphibians would be better protected under a proposed law in South Carolina.
Researchers Create Computer Model To Track Hatchling Sea Turtles
Once sea turtles hatch, they head straight to the ocean.
45-Year-Old Tortoise Sets House On Fire On Christmas, Is Rescued
The tortoise knocked over a heat lamp, which caused a fire.
Gulfarium CARE Center Receives Sea Turtle Grant Money From State Of Florida
Florida sea turtle license plate grant money helped to purchase this transport van that will be used to help move stranded or otherwise injured sea turtles.
Salmonella Outbreak In Canada Sickens 92 People
Always wash your hands before and after handling a pet reptile or feeder rodents.
Conservation Lands For Gopher Tortoise Expanded In Georgia
The Georgia DNR estimates about 2,000 gopher tortoises live on the conservation land.
Giant Tortoises Have Good Memories
Tortoises were able to select specific colored balls nine years after they were trained to bite it.
Philippine Researchers Employ Lasers And Cameras To Better Study Sea Turtles
The researchers use non-invasive techniques to measure and identify sea turtles.
Check Out the Drone Video Of Thousands Of Sea Turtles Heading To Nesting Sites in Costa Rica
The sea turtle drone footage is absolutely incredible.
North Carolina Aquarium Needs Your Help Naming Baby Loggerhead Turtles
The two baby loggerheads will be released next year.
Interactive Map of World's Turtle Communities Created To Help Save Turtle Species
The Chinese Big-headed Turtle is an endangered species, one of 49 turtle species living within the Irrawaddy-Salween-Mekong Turtle Region. Scientists have newly identified this region as a high conservation priority.
Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle Hatches At Chatanooga Zoo
The Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle faces threats from the illegal pet trade.
Texas-based Sea Turtle Advocacy Nominated For Best Non-Profit Organization
Turtle Island Restoration Network is a finalist for the best non-profit organization award from Galveston.com
64 Turtles Stolen From Okinawa Zoo
Both species are listed as threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource
Juvenile Terrapins Released On Maryland Island
The turtles were rehabilitated before they were released.
Northern California Woman Indicted For Illegally Exporting Turtles To Hong Kong
The woman did not have the permits to export the reptiles nor did she declare them to a U.S. official, the indictment claims.
Two Arrested For Poaching More Than 4000 Wild Turtles In Florida
The investigation concluded that the poachers took more than 4,000 turtles from the wild illegally and sold them over a six month period
21 People Infected By Salmonella Via Pet Turtles, CDC Says
Red-eared slider turtles, like all reptiles, carry Salmonella.
Baby Sea Turtle Found With 104 Pieces of Marine Plastics In Its Stomach
The baby loggerhead starved to death after ingesting so much plastic pollution.
A Loggerhead Sea Turtle As Florida City Mayor? Why Not!
Elizabeth 'Sea Turtle' Drayer is running for mayor of Clearwater, FL.
Several Hundred Reptiles And Amphibians Removed From California Reptile Rescue
The county received complaints of a foul odor emanating from the facility.
Sea Turtle Speared In Florida Recovering At Turtle Hospital
Splinter is in recovery after the 3-foot long spear was removed from her body.
Conservationists Sue USFWS For Denying Sonoran Desert Tortoise ESA Protections
The USFWS changed its mind on putting the tortoise on the Endangered Species Act list.
Lawsuit to Be Filed to Protect Green Sea Turtle Habitat
Under new Trump administration rules, the green sea turtle would no longer be protected.
Man Attaches Wheels to Help Tortoise Hatchling With Spinal Deformity Move About
Helix is now moving about thanks to Techdeck toy skateboard wheels.
4 Four-Eyed Turtles Hatched At Tennessee Aquarium
The captive breeding program produced a pair of four-eyed turtles and two Beal's four-eyed turtles.
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Seeks Bra Hooks To Stitch Up Turtle Shells
The rescue has been seeing as many as 40 injured turtles a week during the last month.
Man Straps GoPro Onto Turtle And Gets Some Cool Footage
The GoPro footage is straight from the perspective of a red-eared slider.
Dead Sea Turtle Found In Florida Entangled In Fishing Line And Plastic Trash
“Another reminder to leave only your footprints when visiting the beach!”
Woman Arrested In Florida For Harassing Sea Turtle Nest
Police and bystanders observed Yaqun Lu, from China poking and stomping on a sea turtle nest.
Want To Intern In The Maldives To Help Sea Turtles? Read On!
The internship is two weeks and includes free room and board at the Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu resort.
Turtle Island Restoration Network May Sue Florida Power & Light Co. For Incidental Taking of Sea Turtles
The nuclear plant operator has a “biological opinion” from the fisheries service that allows the incidental take of sea turtles.
Arizona Game and Fish Desert Tortoises Up For Adoption
Once a desert tortoise is placed in captivity, it cannot be released back into the wild.
Stray Russian Tortoise Gets Damaged Shell Fixed By San Diego Veterinarian
Teddy is now up for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society.
US Marines Control Raven Populations To Save California Desert Tortoises
The decline in Mojave desert tortoises is attributed to the increase in the raven population, according to the U.S. Marines.
Florida Box Turtle Walks Again With Help From Custom Wheelchair
Scoot Reeves walking with his new wheelchair.
Reptile Dentition: The Details on Reptile Teeth
Reptile Anatomy and Physiology is an important part of Herpetology and captive care!
Sea Turtle That Swallowed Fish Hook Released Back Into Ocean
Kernel was released after four months of rehabilitation. He had a fishhook lodged in his esophagus.
Florida License Plate Sales To Help Fund Study of Turtle-Killing Virus
The Florida FWC hopes to raise $30,000 to develop a test for Virus X, which has killed hundreds of turtles in the last year.
Green Sea Turtle Populations Rebound In U.S. Pacific, Study Says
Green sea turtle populations around Hawaii and U.S. Pacific islands are up markedly but hawksbill turtle populations are not.
TheTurtleRoom Gets Tax-Exempt Status, Serves As Public Charity
TheTurtleRoom is now a tax-exempt conservation organization that works to ensure the survival of turtle and tortoise species around the world.
Last Known Female Yangtze Giant Soft-Shell Turtle Has Died
Zoo officials have been trying to breed China Girl since 2009.
Commercial Wild Turtle Trapping Ban Sought For Maryland
Common snapping turtles can be caught in unlimited amounts in the state of Maryland.
Florida FWC Seeks Assistance In Turtle Die-Off Mystery
The turtles have been dying in and near the St. Johns River since March 2018.
Nature Conservancy Acquires Texas Beach To Protect Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles
More than 6,000 acres of Kemp's ridley nesting sites will be protected.
Massachusetts Students Get Involved In Blanding’s Turtle Conservation
Students at Weston High School in Massachusetts captive breed and then release Blanding's turtles.
800 Flapshell Turtles Confiscated In India
The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a relatively small species that is hardy, durable and adaptable.
Idaho Science Teacher Found Not Guilty In Snapping Turtle Case
Crosland didn't have a permit to possess the snapping turtle, and it was euthanized.
Idaho Science Teacher To Stand Trial In Snapping Turtle Case
The snapping turtle was euthanized as the teacher didn't have a permit to keep it.
ANA TO Fly Green Sea Turtle Themed Airplane
The All Nippon Airways Hawaiian Honu Airbus A380 is one of three scheduled to fly from Tokyo to Honolulu.
Study Finds Microplastics In All Seven Marine Turtle Species
Large pieces of plastic degrade in the ocean and become microplastic. It does not go away.
Possible Largest Gopher Tortoise On Record Found In Florida
The male tortoise weighs 33 pounds and has a 17.3-inch carapace.
51 Smuggled Indian Star Tortoises Returned To India
The Indian star tortoise is widely captive bred. There is no need for these animals to be taken from the wild.
Nearly 200 Sea Turtles Found Frozen Off Cape Cod
A “perfect storm” of gale force winds, high tide and cold temperatures caused their demise.
Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance Formed To Protect Aldabra Tortoise
The giant Aldabra tortoise was once found on most islands in the Indian Ocean.
Two Map Turtle Species Need Protections
The Pascagoula and Pearl River map turtles were petitioned by the Center for protection in 2010.
Conservation Efforts Help Giant South American Turtle Population Increase
The South American Giant River Turtle has benefited from local beach protections on the Amazon River.
Lost Instagram Famous Tortoise Found Safe
Ethel was found safe after 27 days in the wild.
Magnetoreception In Turtles And Tortoises
Even animals with small brain to body ratios, such as chelonians, possess remarkable abilities that are still being understood
490 Indian Star Tortoises Seized In India
Even though Indian star tortoises are widely captive bred for the pet trade, wild caught specimens are still illegally collected.
Aquarium Urges NOAA To Count Leatherback Turtle Deaths When Considering Endangered Status
The leatherback turtle is the largest of all turtles in the sea or on land.
Thousands Of Radiated Tortoises Seized On Madagascar
The tortoises are in the care of the Turtle Survival Alliance.
Instagram Fan Of Sulcata Tortoise Offers $500 Reward For Her Return
Ethel went missing last week after she wandered through an open front gate.
Olympic Gold Medalist David Verburg Rescues Tortoise From Road
Olympic gold medalist David Verburg stops and helps turtles and tortoises off the road whenever he sees them.
The Importance Of Reptile Assurance Colonies
These are just few examples of the important work of dedicated conservationists who refuse to allow reptiles and amphibians to go extinct.
Injured Eastern Box Turtle Has Legos Wheelchair Removed To Prepare For Winter Brumation
The eastern box turtle appears to be healing up nicely and will hopefully be released soon.
Two Non-Native Tortoises Found In Utah Desert Reserve
Folks who no longer can care for a sulcata tortoise, or any animal, should turn them into a rescue. They should never be released into the wild.
Arkansas To Study Potential Restrictions On Turtle Harvesting
Currently turtle trappers in Arkansas can take an unlimited number of 14 turtle species in the state.
Twitter Co-Founder’s Tortoise Found After Missing 5 Months
Roshi has been in Biz Stone's care for more than 15 years.
Nearly 300 Sea Turtle Hatchlings In Florida Rescued From Hurricane Leslie
These green and loggerhead sea turtles wait out the stormy weather at the Brevard Zoo.
123 Galapagos Tortoise Hatchlings Stolen From Galapagos Islands
Thieves made off with the critically endangered tortoises early this month.
Injured Sea Turtle Found With Large Eel In Its Body Cavity
A goldspotted eel was removed from a sea turtle that was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Injured Eastern Box Turtle Outfitted With Legos To Help Him Move About
The Legos were fashioned into a wheelchair to help him move about until he is healed enough to be released.
Why It Matters Where The Turtles Have Gone
Sixty one percent of the 356 turtle species in the world are threatened or already extinct in modern times.
56 Hermann’s Tortoises Stolen From A Cupulatta Park In Corsica
All 56 tortoises are microchipped and the park wants anyone who has information to contact them.
Reward For Information Leading To Death of Sea Turtle Upped By $5,000
The loggerhead sea turtle was euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.
Michigan Boy Seeks Return Of His Lost Tortoise
Spike went missing when he escaped his enclosure in Parchment, MI.
Three-Legged Desert Tortoise Finds New Home At Posh Arizona Resort
Cisco received the red-carpet treatment when he arrived at the resort, complete with a welcoming committee of staff and guests.
NOAA Offers Reward For Info Regarding Deliberate Sea Turtle Death
The loggerhead sea turtle's injuries were so severe it had to be euthanized.
Thieves Steal Leopard Tortoise From NY Reptile Store And Crime Is Caught On Video
Thieves have stolen reptiles from Repxotica Rare Reptiles before and the store has retrieved them successfully.
Head Starting Gopher Tortoises Increases Chances Of Survival
A University of Georgia study concluded that head starting gopher tortoises increases their chance of survival in the wild.
8 Interesting Reptiles And Amphibians Of Madagascar
Madagascar is home to some of the most uniquely adapted reptiles and amphibians of the world.
Shanon Gann To Head Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center
Gann will oversee the staff, including 50+ volunteers, as they work to rehabilitate injured sea turtles brought to the center.
Blanding’s Turtle Hatchlings Surprise Officials At Dakota County Park In Minnesota
There is another nest in the park that will soon have hatchling Blanding's turtles as well.
More Than 300 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Found Dead In Abandoned Fishing Net
The dead sea turtles were brought to shore and buried.
After 11 Days, Escaped Tortoise Is Found 9 Miles From Home
Flash was luckily found in seemingly great shape.
Stolen Box Turtle Named David Beckham Returned To Florida Teaching Zoo
One of four chelonians stolen from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo has been recovered.
Four Sulcata Tortoises Stolen From Kingston Maurward College In England
One of the stolen tortoises requires daily medical care.
Commercial Turtle Trapping Banned In Texas
Prior to the ban, residents could harvest an unlimited number of four turtle species on private property, including spiny softshell turtles.
Turtle That Roamed The Earth 228 Million Years Ago Without A Shell Discovered In China
The shell-less turtle, named Eorhynchochelys sinensis was found in China.
Spanish Police Raid Largest Illegal Turtle Farm In Europe
Spanish police have shut down what it says is the largest illegal turtle and tortoise farm in Europe.
Six Hatchling Loggerhead Turtles Found Swimming In Florida Hotel Room Wastebasket
While a couple admitted removing the turtles from the beach, authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Galapagos Tortoise Conservation: Three Jays Tortoise Sanctuary
Tortoises at Three Jays Tortoise Sanctuary include both hybridized and pure sub species of the Galapagos tortoise, including G.e. guntheri and C. Porteri.
10 Evolutionarily Interesting Reptiles
Here we showcase 10 of the strangest, coolest, and most bizzare creatures falling into the Reptilia nomenclature.
