Long regarded as one of the longest-living pets you could ever own, turtles surprise many pet owners with how long they can live. Whether you have a red eared slider or a map turtle, these reptiles ...

All across New Hampshire, turtles are embarking on an overland journey from the vernal pools and wetlands where they spend the winter to their upland nesting sites. That trek is an essential part of ...

Marine turtles are to the Coral Triangle what jewels are to a crown: both indispensable and marvelous. In the case of turtles, they are also highly vulnerable. Check out this infographic to discover ...

Leatherback sea turtles start life the same size as other sea turtles. As they age, however, they grow progressively larger.

Dermochelys coriacea, also known as the leatherback sea turtle, is considered the largest living turtle species, with a length of 2.4 meters and an average weight of about 900 kilograms (around 2,000 ...