Discover the shocking story of a turtle with no shell and what happens in this rare and unusual situation.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will add new protections for a rare turtle whose ridged shell looks like a topographic map, with the goal of keeping it from going extinct. The federal agency has ...

SNAPPING TURTLES are a common reptile in Iowa. Their scientific name is Chelydrda serpentina. Adults have a big head, a long ...

On a warm, sunny morning in late August, a few dozen people assemble beside a barn in northern New Jersey. It’s a festive gathering because today is a homecoming. "Getting animals back in the wild is ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo's oldest animal is a curious Brazilian who is still learning new skills at her advanced age. In turn, the challenges of caring for her has led zoo staff to devise and adapt ...