University of Manchester scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles. The scientists also found slightly less, but still ...

Conspecific turtle populations typically exhibit variation in demographic and reproductive traits such as adult size, growth rate, sex ratio, and clutch size. Variation in these traits has been ...

Turtles are icons of longevity. Not only do some live for well over a century, they also seem to remain robust as they age. But according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy ...

There are seven species of sea turtle alive today, and they are found in oceans all over the world except the Arctic. Many of them travel thousands of miles between the areas where they forage for ...

Climate change is skewing turtle populations by altering hatchling sex ratios. Explore how temperature affects turtles, why ...

Because of rising temperatures, more sea turtles are being born female. Cooling nest temperatures could help reduce the trend. Turtle conservation efforts must also address threats beyond climate ...

Using carbon credits to promote rainforest conservation could help protect endangered sea turtles in some parts of the world, argues a carbon finance expert. Gabriel Thoumi, director of forestry at ...

River turtles are remarkable survivors, showcasing resilience in the face of relentless challenges. From the moment hatchlings emerge, they confront predators on land and in water, racing against ...