Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) But one type of turtle is actually incredibly quick, at least with its ...

“Turtles were around before dinosaurs, and they watched them emerge, prosper, and disappear altogether. Without changing their body plan at all, turtles further observed the rise of birds and mammals.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday that it is proposing threatened status for alligator snapping turtles-- huge, spike-shelled reptiles that lurk at the bottom of lakes ...

The shores of the Mississippi River are teeming with narratives. Tales spring up and reveal themselves like fish breaking the water’s surface, only to disappear back into the depths of history. Lying ...

He’s Chicago’s biggest celebrity. A massive snapping turtle sunbaking on a pile of rusty chains in the Chicago River has captured the hearts of locals, who have affectionately dubbed it “Chonkosaurus.

ATLANTA — The dinosaur of the turtle world is on the decline, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The agency said that the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is being listed as a ...

A massive snapping turtle nicknamed "Chonkasaurus" spotted by a Windy City resident sunbathing in the Chicago River is gaining internet popularity. "Great to see this beast thriving here on what was ...

A July 16 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) claims a major university in Indiana made a shocking announcement earlier in the week. “Forensic scientists at Purdue University announced today ...