Photographer Josh Cogan captures the quiet power of Hawaii’s ocean life, revealing how resilience shows itself in nature—and in us. A manta ray glides silently through the glowing waters off Hawaii’s ...

Turtle racing, as featured in National Geographic, is a niche community sport. Nearby, a small town in northwest South Dakota is celebrating their 50th annual turtle race. Here's what the community ...

Event: Release of Giant Turtles as Part of the Floreana Project Date: February 20, 2026 Location: Floreana Island, Galápagos National Park Leading Institution: Galápagos National Park Directorate ...

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In a first for the country, India's first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle was released into the wild at the ...

The weird-looking pig-nosed turtle is under threat from traditional hunting in New Guinea. WITH A SNOUT LIKE A pig and movable digits like a tortoise, the pig-nosed turtle is thought to be an ...

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