It's mating season for turtles, and as a protected species they deserve the respect the designation gives. And sometimes they need help across the road. Zack LeClair, shift lead at Wild Heart Ranch, a ...

May and June are when turtles are most on the move in Georgia — and if you travel in the state during the next few weeks, you’re bound to come across one of the slow-moving creatures crossing a road.

DULUTH — Hiding in their shells has helped turtles survive since the time of dinosaurs, but that defense doesn’t work well against fast-moving SUVs and trucks. That’s why turtles need our help ...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fl. – The Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol is pleading with beachgoers to fill in any holes they dig during their time at the beach before they leave. Turtle patrol volunteer Kevin Brown ...

Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely assisting ...

Professor by night, park ranger by day, protector of sea turtles always. That was the late Hank Smith, a unique person in Florida’s environmental history. I knew him as a colleague at Florida Atlantic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. June 16 was World Sea Turtle Day, an occasion to consider the role these creatures play in the marine ecosystem. Florida State ...