Circular-Shelled Turtle Fossil Found in South America

Circular-Shelled Turtle Fossil Found in South America

The shell on this creature was near-perfectly round, scientists say

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 2nd, 2012
Leatherback Turtles Are Threatened by Climate Change

Leatherback Turtles Are Threatened by Climate Change

New studies show that global warming destroys these animals' eggs and hatchlings

Massive Turtle Species Discovered in Colombia

Massive Turtle Species Discovered in Colombia

The animal went extinct several millions of years ago

Fishermen Face 24 Years in Prison for Poaching Turtles

Fishermen Face 24 Years in Prison for Poaching Turtles

Chinese fishermen are accused of poaching endangered marine turtles in Palawan

Morbid Footage Revealing Brutal Murders Committed by Chickens of the Sea

Morbid Footage Revealing Brutal Murders Committed by Chickens of the Sea

Greenpeace wants to make Chickens of the Sea stop the daily massacres

Innovative Devices Make Fishing Operations More Sustainable

Innovative Devices Make Fishing Operations More Sustainable

Competition offers $30,000 (€22,251) to the inventor of the greenest fishing equipment

  • Nature
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • August 19th, 2010
First Turtles Back into the Gulf

First Turtles Back into the Gulf

Fossilized Turtle Found to Have Impressively Thick Shell

Fossilized Turtle Found to Have Impressively Thick Shell

It most likely used the defense to fend off predators

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 22nd, 2009
A Turtle That Loves the City

A Turtle That Loves the City

The species thrives in urban areas

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 10th, 2009
Embryo Studies Reveal How Turtles Develop Shells

Embryo Studies Reveal How Turtles Develop Shells

They're made out of fused bones

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 19th, 2009
Researchers Discover Largest Leatherback Turtle Population

Researchers Discover Largest Leatherback Turtle Population

The creatures seem to congregate on African coasts

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 2nd, 2009
Asian Turtles Moved Over the Pole to Get to America

Asian Turtles Moved Over the Pole to Get to America

The new hypothesis corrects an older one

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 7th, 2008
Climate Change Forces Turtles to Break Their Cycles

Climate Change Forces Turtles to Break Their Cycles

The nesting periods have been moved, so temperatures will suit hatchlings

Researches Show How Tortoises Came to Be

Researches Show How Tortoises Came to Be

Their shell is an adaptation to the environment

  • Nature
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • April 20th, 2007
Global Warming is Wiping out the Males!

Global Warming is Wiping out the Males!

Malehood gene, sensitive to temperature

 
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