Once fully trained, Echo will be the first dog in the United States that sniffs out gopher tortoises, according to Jones and ...

These tiny diamondback terrapin turtles on Long Beach Island did not nest in time for winter. See how they will spend winter ...

Now scientists have formally described it as a new species: Brachycephalus lulai, a pumpkin toadlet found only in a small ...

Tens of millions of years ago, a diverse array of bird species soared, swam, and thrived amid their scaly reptile cousins—and ...

The beaches of Edisto offer exceptional shell collecting opportunities. Early risers are rewarded with sand dollars, whelks, and vibrant coquina shells that wash ashore overnight. Botany Bay ...

In Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, scientists have identified a new species of miniature orange frogs belonging to the genus ...

Tiny sea cow species, Salwasiren qatarensis, shaped seagrass meadows for 20 million years, offering clues for protecting dugongs.

The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.

Fifty formerly captive Aldabra giant tortoises have been released onto an exclusive private island in the Seychelles. The ...

Gramma, the beloved Galapagos tortoise who lived at the San Diego Zoo for nearly a century, has died on Nov. 20. She was (about) 141. The zoo's care team "made the compassionate and exceptionally ...

Gramma, an estimated 141-year-old Galápagos tortoise, died Thursday at the San Diego Zoo, ending a near century-long chapter of what the zoo said was quiet, yet constant ambassadorship to generations ...