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Young green turtles tracked to 'lost years' hideaway
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new study shows where green sea turtle hatchlings go after leaving the beach.

Turtles complete seemingly impossible journey thanks to a hidden 'corridor' through the Pacific
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Loggerhead turtles survive the journey using temporary "thermal corridors."

Why rescuers are feeding turtles mayonnaise after a disastrous oil spill
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The condiment helps break down the tar in the turtles' digestive tracts.

Why thousands of turtles were paralyzed off the coast of Texas this week
By Cameron Duke published
Here's why thousands of sea turtles were paralyzed in the frigid waters along the Texas coastline during the unprecedented winter storm that swept across the country this week.

Discovery of endangered female turtle provides hope for extremely rare species
By Harry Baker published
There are now two known Swinhoe’s softshell turtles, one male and one female, and potentially more waiting to be discovered.

Baby leatherback sea turtles thriving due to COVID-19 beach restrictions
By Laura Geggel published
More baby leatherback turtles are surviving because humans aren't there to disturb them during the coronavirus pandemic.

This may be the biggest turtle that ever lived
By Laura Geggel published
Why did these male turtles have horned shells? Likely to protect their heads during fierce combat, a study finds.

Green turtle rescued from fishing net poops out all kinds of human trash
By Laura Geggel published
Trash in the turtle's stomach stopped the animal from ingesting more-nutritious foods.
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