A dead reptile of its kind washed up on the shores of Dong Mo Lake in Vietnam, measuring 156 cm. long and weighing 93 kg. The Yangtze giant softshell turtle is now on the brink of extinction. On ...

Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still possible for a species to dwindle, and dwindle enough so that only a few ...

The rewilding of 50 captive-bred spotted softshell turtles has sparked hope among conservationists for the future of the rare and threatened species in Vietnam, a country where softshell turtles are ...

After over two decades of patiently waiting, endangered Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles finally bred at the San Diego Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been documented reproducing ...

The last known remaining female Yangtze giant softshell turtle was found dead in Vietnam last week, leaving the species on the brink of extinction. A member of a non-profit turtle protection group ...

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 ...

A sheriff’s deputy was caught on camera trying to help a scaly member of the community cross a busy road in Brandon, Florida, ...

MONTPELIER — Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, and the department is looking for volunteers to help. Participants are asked ...