An ancient species, the Yangtze giant softshell turtle, faces extinction with only two known wild survivors. Habitat loss, pollution, and failed breed ...

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), just two turtles are known to ...

Snapping turtles are large freshwater turtles that are unable to withdraw their head and legs fully into their shells, and so have extremely powerful jaws that they use to defend themselves with by ...

A member of the largest freshwater turtle species in the world with the power to bite through bone has been discovered in the United Kingdom – thousands of miles from its native home in the United ...

According to IUCN, Yangtze giant softshell turtle is critically endangered. Experts warn this species is extremely close to total extinction. Only two turtles of this species are left. Added to IUCN ...

Turtles are fascinating animals. They are surviving reptiles from prehistoric times and come in a wide range of sizes. PETBOOK has summarized six exciting facts about the leatherback turtle in this ...

Baby sea turtles at risk of drowning in their nests have been offered fresh hope after an Australian first trial proved ...