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A beach sanctuary in Oaxaca just released over 34 million olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings into the Pacific Ocean, shattering previous records. Perfect weather conditions combined with decades of conservation work created the most successful nesting season in the sanctuary's history.
A rescue center on China's largest volcanic island has saved and rehabilitated 252 sea turtles since 2009, turning one man's compassion into a haven for injured marine life. The number of injured turtles arriving each year is dropping, signaling better ocean protection.
Deep in South Carolina's pine woods, a specialized sanctuary is protecting 800 of the world's rarest turtles while training conservationists from around the globe. More than half of all turtle species now face extinction, but this facility offers hope for their survival.
When a massive loggerhead sea turtle became trapped between jagged rocks in Oman, three strangers fought against rising tides to pull off an incredible rescue. Their viral video proves that compassion can move mountains, or at least a 400-pound turtle.
A small Illinois farm sanctuary is giving a rescued beaver with balance problems a second chance at life. The little guy is thriving in his new home with a swimming pool, a turtle friend, and round-the-clock care.
When border construction threatened the last U.S. home of the critically endangered Sonoyta mud turtle, an all-volunteer team of scientists mobilized an emergency rescue plan. Now, zoos and wildlife centers across Arizona are opening their doors to save every last turtle.
After nearly freezing to death on Cape Cod, Pancake—one of the world's rarest sea turtles—swam back into the ocean after eight months of rehabilitation. This Kemp's ridley turtle's survival is a major win for the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth.
When viral video exposed poachers raiding sea turtle nests at Mexico's most important nesting beach, federal authorities launched an immediate investigation. The incident has sparked calls for stronger protections at Escobilla Beach, where thousands of endangered olive ridley turtles come ashore to lay eggs.
Amelie, a rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle who survived a shark attack and lost a limb, just swam back into the Atlantic Ocean with a satellite tracker on her shell. She's one of four amputee turtles being monitored to prove that three-legged sea turtles can thrive in the wild.
A Canadian office worker turned her post-vacation turtle obsession into a five-year global mission to see and protect every sea turtle species on Earth. Nicole Milson just checked off the seventh and final turtle while volunteering at conservation sites worldwide.
A rare sea turtle who lost a limb to a shark attack just returned to the ocean with a high-tech tracker, helping scientists prove amputee turtles can thrive in the wild. Her survival could help save one of Earth's rarest sea turtle species.
A 30-year-old sea turtle weighing over 50 kilograms is recovering after being found flipped on her back in the dunes of an Australian beach. Thanks to a quick-thinking resident and dedicated wildlife rescuers, Ozzy the turtle is getting a second chance at life.
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle covered in barnacles made a full recovery after three months of care in New South Wales. Beare, named after the beach where he was found, could now live for decades more in the wild.
A green sea turtle found stranded on an Australian beach was so sick and covered in barnacles she couldn't swim. Nine months later, Kalani is back in the ocean, healthy and thriving.
When Florida temperatures plunged below 50 degrees, 16 sea turtles became hypothermic and needed urgent help. SeaWorld Orlando's rescue team is now working around the clock to save them.
Maya Higa is using livestream cameras and rescued animals to create the most-watched wildlife sanctuary on Earth. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is building the next generation of conservationists through screens.
When rescuers found Habanero the loggerhead sea turtle off South Africa's coast, thousands of leeches covered his body and a bone infection threatened his life. Now, after a successful flipper amputation, he's learning to swim again and inspiring hope for endangered sea turtles everywhere.
A cold-stunned sea turtle rescued in Massachusetts had rescuers scratching their heads over its unusual features. DNA testing revealed Earl Grey is a first-generation hybrid, part of the world's most endangered sea turtle species.
A high-security breeding facility in South Carolina is keeping some of Earth's rarest turtle species alive while their wild habitats recover. More than half of all turtle species now face extinction, but this center offers them a fighting chance.
When a young loggerhead turtle was blown hundreds of miles off course by a winter storm, an airline stepped in to fly her to safety. Crush the sea turtle just became the most VIP passenger in the sky.
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