It's often the scientific name for an animal that gets us confused and befuddled, with its unfamiliar order of letters and challenging pronunciation. Common names tend to be familiar, requiring just ...

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that a rare Florida chicken turtle was discovered during one of its biological surveys on July 4. It was the first one seen since Hurricanes ...

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The last time I wrote about otters I stated that sea otters are in my top 10 list of “most appealing adult mammals.” First, they are engagingly cute, especially when floating on the ocean’s surface on ...

The last time I wrote about otters, I stated that sea otters are in my top 10 list of “most appealing adult mammals.” First, they are engagingly cute, especially when floating on the ocean’s surface ...

Project connects movement and genetics data for the first time to aid marine turtle conservation and recovery A new WWF-coordinated initiative, Blue Corridors for Turtles, aims to close critical gaps ...

It's mating season for turtles, and as a protected species they deserve the respect the designation gives. And sometimes they need help across the road. Zack LeClair, shift lead at Wild Heart Ranch, a ...

If you’re not from Louisiana, or a few other small pockets of the country that regularly feature turtle on their menu, now is your chance to try it at Perry’s restaurants. Also, Sunday is National Hot ...

Since the first known mention of a Northern cottonmouth in 1819, Oklahoma’s list of reptiles and amphibians has grown to include an incredible mix of about 140 species. And while the history of those ...