World Turtle Day: Thousands killed in NY each year by vehicles

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers that turtles are ...

Turtles Outlasted Dinosaurs But May Not Survive Us

May 23rd is World Turtle Day. It’s the perfect time to celebrate what makes these creatures so amazing and focus on what you ...
AOL

April Is Prime Time for Turtle Basking—Here’s What They’re Really Up To

On a warm April afternoon, turtles gather on logs and rocks to absorb sunlight. Basking in the sun plays a critical role in their survival. As so-called “cold-blooded” animals, turtles rely on ...
WBUR

In 'Of Time and Turtles,' best-selling author Sy Montgomery dives deep into turtle rescue

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcasted on Sept. 20, 2024. Find that audio here. Cracked shells, eyes swollen shut, and broken bones are all injuries suffered by turtles at the Turtle Rescue ...

Rescuing the Gulf’s ancient mariners one turtle at a time

All sea turtles in U.S. waters are protected under federal law, and every turtle rescued matters to the survival of the ...
PBS

It's Turtle Time

Outdoor Elements is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and ...