Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River is famous for its winter visitors – hundreds of manatees! These springs might be the most photographed in all of Florida, and for good reason. The water is an ...

On Wednesday, there's a special feeding program featuring some of the ambassador animals at Halyburton Park in Wilmington.

How do sea turtles lay eggs, and how do the hatchlings get to the sea? What happens next? Read more to find out.

Loggerhead turtles choose widely dispersed locations to feed in – often returning to them after their long migrations and displacements. But how do they know in which direction to go forth and swim?

Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to specific areas after long migrations.

The turtles spent an equal amount of time in both magnetic fields, but were only fed in one of them. When they reached the area they associated with feeding, the turtles started to “dance” in ...

The scientists discovered that, even with no food present, the sea turtles displayed their dancing behavior when they encountered the magnetic conditions associated with past feedings. This ...

What to feed them. Generally, pet turtles are omnivores, meaning that they eat both meat and plants. A typical adult pet turtle diet should include animal products, vegetables, and fruits.

Feeding time depends on a turtle's age and species. For younger turtles, they can eat one to two times a day, while older turtles can eat once every day or two, Fetch by WebMD advises.

Feeding time depends on a turtle's age and species. For younger turtles, they can eat one to two times a day, while older turtles can eat once every day or two, Fetch by WebMD advises.