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Costa Rica Has a Sea Turtle Egg-Poaching Problem
By Douglas Main published
The eggs are eaten by people who think they're aphrodisiacs.
Poaching Pushes 2 Madagascar Tortoises to Brink
By Douglas Main published
One species has bright yellow starlike patterns.
Green Sea Turtles Use Protected Areas, Study Finds
By Douglas Main published
Green sea turtles are endangered in Florida.
Is This Turtle Extinct? Nope, It Just Never Existed
By Megan Gannon published
A Seychelles turtle thought to be extinct was actually part of a species that lives thousands of miles away.
Pacific Leatherback Turtles' Alarming Decline Continues
By Becky Oskin published
Study finds precipitous population decrease at turtle's last nesting stronghold.
Goo Lets Turtle Moms Pause Eggs' Growth
By Live Science Staff published
Pregnant turtles make a gooey substance that helps freeze embryo development until it's time to nest.
Desert Tortoises Can Hear Better Underwater
By Douglas Main published
Findings suggests common turtle ancestor was aquatic.
Sandy's Surge Hit Baby Sea Turtle Boom
By Becky Oskin published
A spectacular turtle nesting season ends with Hurricane Sandy washing away remaining nests.
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