39 Turtles Rescued From Dried Wetland Return Home
When a wetland in northwest New South Wales dried out, 39 turtles were pulled from deep mud and nursed back to health. Now they're swimming in their refilled home, and 250 babies are on the way.
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Kentucky Turtle Painted Blue Gets Expert Rescue
When Venitia found a bright blue turtle in her Kentucky backyard, she discovered the previous homeowner had painted it. Now wildlife experts are working to restore the turtle's natural camouflage.
7 'Turtle Women' Save 208 Endangered Turtles in Amazon
In Ecuador's Amazon, seven Indigenous Siekopai women are rescuing vulnerable charapa turtles by protecting nests and hatching eggs using ancestral wisdom and modern tech. Their work honors a sacred belief that turtles connect the physical and spiritual worlds.
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Smithsonian Cracks Box Turtle Mystery With Low-Tech Tools
Scientists are using X-rays, plastic cups, and spools of string to solve why Virginia's Eastern box turtles are disappearing. The creative approach is helping researchers protect these slow-moving reptiles one nest at a time.
Scientists Race to Save 250 Endangered Desert Turtles
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.
UGA Finds Solution to Save Turtles on Georgia Roads
Researchers at the University of Georgia discovered why turtles constantly risk their lives crossing highways, and the answer could save thousands of them. The solution is surprisingly simple and benefits both wildlife and drivers.
Australia Saves Three Endangered Freshwater Turtle Species
Aussie Ark has achieved a major breeding breakthrough with three endangered freshwater turtle species, pulling them back from the brink of extinction. The conservation win marks a turning point for Australia's vulnerable freshwater ecosystems.