Turtles
Poaching of sea turtles has declined dramatically
A new study reveals the reported illegal exploitation of sea turtles has decreased this century.
8 interesting facts about diamondback terrapins
Discover fascinating facts about diamondback terrapins.
How do sea turtles find their way home?
Female turtles return to the beach where they originally hatched to lay their eggs, but how do they know where it is?
What perils do baby turtles face?
Planet Earth II revealed the perils faced by baby turtles in Barbados, but these are offset by the vigilance of local people.
Endangered turtles return to the wild
Biologists in Cambodia have released over 150 Asian giant softshell turtle hatchlings into the Mekong River.
UK appetite for prawns is a death sentence for thousands of turtles
Marine turtles are being killed by tropical prawn trawls, which export to the UK, despite a method existing to reduce their capture.
Sea turtles need more protection, according to new research
An illegal trade in marine turtles is continuing despite legislation and conservation awareness campaigns, an innovative study has shown.
Pet trade hitting Asian tortoises
Consumer demand in China and Thailand for reptile revered as a Hindu god is creating a welfare catastrophe and raising conservation concerns.