North West Island on the Great Barrier Reef declared rat-free
North West Island is home to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable seabirds and nesting turtles on the Great…
Tauranga local captures photos of rare leatherback turtles off Mount Maunganui
“It’s almost unheard of to see five leatherbacks together because they’re generally solitary turtles. They usually only group…
Turtles discovered in Dumaresq Dam could be dumped pets
The unexpected discovery of four turtle species at Dumaresq Dam, near Armidale in northern NSW, has researchers perplexed…
Front lines in ‘ghost net’ war expand to Australia’s north with $25m funding boost
Top End Indigenous ranger groups will be able to continue removing tonnes of discarded fishing gear from Australia’s…
High hopes for endangered white-throated snapping turtle after record number of clutches
The hum of insects blends with the breeze whispering through the treetops, and the lapping water. It is…
Fossil tracks in Italy record a turtle stampede from 80 million years ago
In the spring of 2019, free climbers scaling the risky cliffs of Monte Cònero on Italy’s Adriatic coast…
Meet The Ancient Turtle That Outlived The Dinosaurs — And Is Still Laying Eggs Today
The leatherback sea turtle offers a rare look into prehistoric life and reveals how a lineage can survive…
Turtles vs. tortoises: Difference in appearance, habitat, features and more |
Many people use the words turtle and tortoise interchangeably, often assuming they represent the same kind of animal…
Turtles found foraging in Rangaunu Harbour
Drone image of a green turtle foraging in the Far North’s Rangaunu Harbour. Photo / MV Erdmann Finucci…
Lifeguard captures massive ‘invasive’ reptile lurking in Washington park
A snap decision led to a big catch. A valiant lifeguard plucked a massive alligator snapping turtle from…
Massive sea turtle full of eggs returns to ocean after treatment in Florida
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — A large sea turtle that was found injured along the Florida coast in May…
Sea turtle clinic on Magnetic Island showcases dedication of wildlife carers
Down a dirt track behind the sandhills of an idyllic Queensland tropical beach is a ramshackle, but special,…