The Willamette River is part of the turtle’s natural habitat, but it’s now rare to see those turtles in the water. Activist groups say it’s because their habitat is being damaged by litter ...

In 2007 we filed a petition to obtain critical habitat designation for leatherbacks in their foraging grounds off the northwest coast. After we twice sued to compel a response from the National Marine ...

There has been a debate of whether the chicken turtle got its name from the exceptionally long neck and egg-shaped shell or ...

PREVIOUS: Rare Southern Bog Turtle Moves One Step Closer to Endangered Species Protection Only 500 acres of mountain bog habitat remain across the southern range, which spans Georgia, Virginia ...

An Oregon fisherman was one of two bodies found in the aftermath of a shipwreck off the coast of Alaska. A suspect in a stabbing in the Overlook neighborhood died following arrest by officers ...

We aim to ensure that marine turtle populations in the Nicaraguan Pacific are recovering, and priority marine habitats have increased biodiversity and resilience, with coastal communities benefiting ...

ATLANTA - The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit today against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, accusing the agency of delaying critical Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections ...

Lifespan The longest lifespan of any turtle species, with some individuals estimated to live over 200 years. Adaptations A shell-protected body, a slow metabolism, and hibernation abilities that help ...

The bog turtles’ mountain wetlands are under threat from development and habitat loss, with many areas recently losing state and federal protections. Only 14 viable bog turtle habitats remain ...