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The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds. By Sara Novak See more of our coverage ...

They've roamed the oceans for more than 100 million years, outlasted the dinosaurs, and can dive nearly 4,000 feet deep — and yet, somehow, sea turtles are still wildly underappreciated. Today, in ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new study finds an 80-fold increase in the population of loggerhead turtles nesting at three beaches in Boa Vista, Cabo Verde’s third-largest ...

Diamond, a 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was joined by scores of enthusiastic onlookers as he marched back into the sea Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center/Facebook Diamond, a 220-pound ...

The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. The ...

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The first “step” for stepparents is to build positive bonds with stepchildren. They can accomplish this in many ways, but perhaps the most enjoyable way is to have fun with stepchildren. You might ...

It was early in the morning on April 10 when Deena Delany got a call that would mark the unofficial start of sea turtle season in Volusia County. A friend alerted Delany, the secretary of Volusia ...

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 ...

It was 17 seconds long. A young boy in zombie face paint stood before a local news reporter at an arts festival in Portland, Oregon. When asked about his freshly painted face, he delivered a response ...