HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The Sea Turtle Patrol of Hilton Head Island announced on social media that they have discovered the 100th nest for the 2026 season.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — An “extraordinarily rare” sea turtle hybrid who garnered millions of views on social media returned to ...

Diamond the loggerhead sea turtle washed ashore on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in September 2025 with a stingray barb lodged in his tongue. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle ...

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...

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Every year on May 23, World Turtle Day serves not only as a celebration but also as an important reminder. It’s a call to reflect on the lives of turtles and tortoises, whether they glide silently ...

Garden State Tortoise founder Chris Leone gets plenty of requests to take in turtles people can no longer care for. Rockalina's case was different. "Like we do in any rescue, we ask to see the photos ...

If you walked into an upscale New York City restaurant 150 years ago, there was one staple you’d be almost certain to see on the menu: turtle soup. But unlike some other food trends you may be ...

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