The Kemp's ridley turtle is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
The Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) is the official state sea turtle of Texas.
The Sedgwick County Zoo shared that the hatching of the McCord's box turtle is "an important milestone for conservation" Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The ...
Students, scientists and area residents helped survey turtle diversity at Hornsby Spring on Sunday as part of the Santa Fe River Turtle Project. Eleven freshwater turtle species mingle in its depths, ...
A rare painted river terrapin hatched at the Smithsonian National Zoo, giving conservationists hope for a turtle species ...
There are five species of marine turtles in Florida: loggerhead, green, leatherback, Kemp's Ridley and hawksbill.
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Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely assisting ...
LOWELL — A potentially invasive species of turtle was found in Lowell last week near the confluence of the Merrimack and Concord rivers, raising concerns over the possible impacts to turtles native to ...
Sea turtle nesting season has begun in Florida. Learn what to do and what not to do if you encounter a sea turtle or nest.