Here in the Americas, lake monster legends are a dime a dozen. More than a few of them were probably inspired by these ancient-looking creatures. In honor of World Turtle Day, here are 10 things you ...

A July 16 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) claims a major university in Indiana made a shocking announcement earlier in the week. “Forensic scientists at Purdue University announced today ...

Locally, turtles' nesting season runs from about mid-May to mid-June. Motorists kill thousands of turtles trying to cross roads to get to their nesting sites. Seven of the state's 10 native turtle ...

The snapping alligator turtle can reach 40 inches long and up to 180 pounds. A snapping alligator turtle-- with a bite fierce enough to sever human bone -- was mysteriously discovered an ocean away ...

“In many cultures, the world is built on the back of a turtle, including in North America, which was Turtle Island, according to the native people. They know stuff.” That’s New Hampshire author and ...

A large, voracious predator has quietly invaded China’s lakes and rivers, and is now menacing native species across the country: the snapping turtle. Originally from North America, the animals — which ...