NEW ORLEANS -- It's a marvelously ugly beast, with spiked and ridged armor, a sharply hooked beak, a fishing lure in its mouth and a nasty bite. But the alligator snapping turtle's hard shell holds ...

Turtle Rescue League of Southbridge held its annual Turtle Summit, with students, rehabbers and folks who just want to learn ...

They may look like prehistoric bruisers with faces only a biologist could love, but alligator snapping turtles are proving they're more than just brawn. According to new research from the Texas Parks ...

On a warm April afternoon, turtles gather on logs and rocks to absorb sunlight. Basking in the sun plays a critical role in ...