It's a long-held idea that turtles can tuck their heads into their shells when threatened. But is it true? And is this protective trick why turtles the world over have shells today? The answer is that ...

A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

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 ...