DESCRIPTION: A small, black turtle with yellow spots on its smooth shell. HABITAT: The spotted turtle occupies a wide variety of shallow wetland habitats across its range and during the year. Habitat ...

Sea turtle populations are rising thanks to conservation efforts, but climate change and habitat loss still threaten their ...

"This is a direct application of the things we study." First-of-its-kind floating structure will help sea life — here are the ...

Standing or walking in the water can damage the seabed and kick up sand and sea grass in the turtles’ natural habitat. The seabed can also host fragile organisms that are easily harmed by ...

Long barbs are typically present on the chin. All four of the mud turtle's feet are webbed. HABITAT: An aquatic species of turtle, the Sonoyta mud turtle is found in springs, creeks, ponds, and ...