You see a turtle on a log in the pond near your house and think, "That guy's got it made. Lies around most of the day, drops down in the water for lunch, climbs back ...

Good news, Miami. At least one turtle snared in what was likely a ceremonial religious sacrifice is swimming free again. In late November, the turtle was one of two freshwater turtles found chained ...

Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Florida freshwater turtles are being illegally caught and exported live in increasingly large numbers to keep up with demand for their meat, their supposed medicinal purposes and their value as pets, ...