Area of Focus: Testudines

Findings about the turtles in their early years can help inform conservation

The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy will be helping bring back a number of species threatened with extinction

Conservationists are searching for more Swinhoe’s softshell turtles—only two are known to exist in the world

‘Inflated predictions from a flawed model’ may have affected the outcome of the decision, researchers allege

Occupancy of vulnerable species is high in sustainably logged areas

Precipitation patterns can influence development of loggerhead and green sea turtles

The Pearl River map turtle will receive a threatened listing under the Endangered Species Act

Turtles moved from faraway sites actually survive better than those moved short distances

A threatened California population is surprisingly tolerant of one another

Kemp’s ridley sea turtles make a surprise appearance on islands east of New Orleans