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Largest freshwater turtle species doomed to extinction after last female washes up dead
The known population of the Yangtze giant softshell turtle is now just two males. Experts said that if the female had survived, she could have "laid a hundred eggs or more a year."
Most of Florida's newly-hatched sea turtles are female. Why?
Almost all sea turtle hatchlings are emerging from their eggs as females on some Florida beaches. What's going on?
Can turtles really breathe through their butts?
Some freshwater turtles engage in a process akin to butt breathing.
Ancient Transylvanian turtle survived the extinction of the dinosaurs
A new study into the fossilized remains of an ancient turtle in Romania has revealed a brand-new species that managed to survive when the nonavian dinosaurs could not.
190-year-old Jonathan is the oldest tortoise ever
Jonathan the tortoise has become the oldest tortoise ever by reaching 190 years old. He was already the oldest living land animal.
Outside of Earth's 'shell,' SpaceX's Crew-3 reveal turtle as zero-g indicator
Just moments after entering Earth orbit, SpaceX Crew-3 astronaut Kayla Barron released a sparkling sea turtle to float above her head. The "zero-g indicator" showed she and her crew were weightless.
Rare conjoined turtles hatched in Massachusetts
An adorable turtle hatchling that was born with two heads has dazzled its caretakers in Massachusetts — and is thriving, against all odds.
Infamous 'Lizard King' of Florida nabbed in turtle heist
Federal prosecutors charged a man with illegally harvesting wild turtles to sell commercially, which is illegal in Florida.
