For millions of years, sea turtles swam freely through the vast oceans of the world but now, in the modern world, they face a ...

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...

Loggerhead sea turtles have large heads and powerful jaws, allowing them to eat hard-shelled mollusks. They have reddish-brown carapaces and skin, and can grow to 2½ to 3½ feet and 200 to 350 ...

A long-term study by Dakshin Foundation reveals that climate change is skewing the sex ratio of olive ridley turtles in India, with rising temperatures leading to a predominance of female hatchlings.

Konkan beaches are a magnet to overworked Mumbaikars looking for a quick weekend getaway. And, of this lot, Velas―around 200km south of Mumbai―has one of the stronger pulls. The reason being not only ...

A badly injured Olive Ridley sea turtle that washed up on Chennai’s shores is on the mend, thanks to a remarkable rescue and rehabilitation effort by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.

He said that Olive Ridley hatchlings play a very important role in maintaining the marine ecosystem balance by eating the jelly fish, which restricts the growth of endemic species. In Tamil Nadu, ...

Discover why Olive Ridley Turtles are crucial for ocean health, their role in marine ecosystems, and the threats they face. Learn about conservation efforts to protect these vital marine species.

Endangered Olive Ridley turtles have reappeared at Eakakulanasi island in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha for mass nesting after a gap of 33 years, an official said.

Odisha witnessed a historic nesting event as 680000 Olive Ridley turtles arrived on its beaches to lay eggs marking one of the largest mass nesting events ever recorded. Conservation efforts and ...