BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont’s native spiny softshell turtle population is bouncing back with new records set in 2025 thanks to conservation efforts. “This year we set a lot of records,” said Toni ...

The governor has tapped Vermont’s current and former federal prosecutors to be state Supreme Court justices. A man accused of a Burlington homicide has taken a plea deal that will send him to prison ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Researchers suggest that an earthquake spooked a mob of sea turtles gathered together in a prehistoric sea. By Carolyn Wilke Rocky cliffs run into the Adriatic Sea near Ancona, Italy. There, above the ...

As Minnesota flaunts freezing temperatures and people take post-holiday walks along ponds and lakes, keep an eye out for turtles tucked underwater for the winter — even after it freezes. “If the ice ...

KEY WEST, Fla. — A 170-pound loggerhead turtle nicknamed “Molly” was back home in the warm waters of the Florida Keys on Tuesday after a successful surgery to remove a life-threatening tumor inches ...

Researchers taught young loggerhead turtles to associate certain magnetic fields with feeding, prompting a distinctive dance when they recognized the signal. After a magnetic pulse briefly disrupted ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Nestled in rural New Jersey’s rolling hills, a top secret animal ...

Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the front line of a climate emergency. Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the ...

When you think of endangered turtles, dogs likely don’t come to mind. But what if we told you one pup in particular is helping to save turtles? Tilia, an English Field Labrador, is using her amazing ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...