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Photos of the Incredible Leatherback Turtle Rescue
By Becky Oskin published
See photos of wildlife experts in South Carolina rescuing a stranded leatherback turtle on March 7, 2015.

Beach Microbes Starving Baby Sea Turtles of Oxygen
By Vanessa Bezy published
Opinion These endangered sea turtles are facing a new threat: sand microbes encouraged by the decomposing eggs.

Sea Turtles Use Earth's Magnetic Field to Find Home
By Laura Geggel published
Female sea turtles, known to swim thousands of miles before returning to their birthplace to lay eggs, find their way home by relying on unique magnetic signatures along the coast, a new study finds.

Lonesome No More: George the Giant Tortoise on Public Display in NYC
By Elizabeth Peterson published
The famous giant tortoise, Lonesome George, holds his head high, even in death.

Amazon Turtles 'Talk' to Their Tots
By Brian Horne published
Opinion Some turtles and their young talk — albeit at low frequencies.

Loggerhead Turtles Swim to Safety (Images)
By Live Science Staff published
Opinion Loggerhead turtles inspire largest-ever U.S. critical habitat zone.
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