Turtles are generally aquatic or semi-aquatic, while tortoises are land-dwellers with dome-shaped shells and sturdy legs.

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 ...

The turtles were rescued from the northeast Atlantic coast in December, suffering from various conditions including frostbite, infections, and pneumonia. Treatment involved fluids, antibiotics ...

Nineteen cold-stunned sea turtles were released back into the wild in Florida after being rehabilitated at a Missouri aquarium. The turtles were rescued from New England coastal waters in December.