Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) But one type of turtle is actually incredibly quick, at least with its ...

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only for defense, but the truth is far more interesting. These reptiles have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in a press release that a prehistoric species of turtle native to Florida ...

This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in a press release that a prehistoric species of turtle native to Florida is officially a federally threatened species under the Endangered ...

Some historians have suggested the giant turtle reported in 1948 was an alligator snapping turtle, pictured here. Other experts disagree with this theory. Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz / DeAgostini ...

For once, Florida is invading the United Kingdom. A dog walker in Cumbria in northwest England spotted something bizarre and prehistoric-looking in a small local lake and asked about it on Facebook.

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 ...

“In many cultures, the world is built on the back of a turtle, including in North America, which was Turtle Island, according to the native people. They know stuff.” That’s New Hampshire author and ...

Woo! Science is a column of science news and newsmakers in Worcester and the region. Got a science news idea? Email Margaret Smith at msmith@wickedlocal.com. He's handsome, strong and rugged, weighing ...