On June 15, 2025, in Miami, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise turned 135 and became a first-time father. His offspring hatched after 128 days of incubation, marking a historic first for Zoo Miami.

Boaters off the coast of California got the chance to see the biggest animal on Earth and the group is calling it a "once in a lifetime" moment. On June 16, the group set out on the "misty (P)acific ...

Green sea turtles are the largest hard-shelled turtles in the ocean, growing to 3 to 4 feet long and 300 to 350 pounds. Their shells are gray, brown or olive-colored; they're called "green" sea ...

Snapping turtles are Delaware's largest freshwater turtle species, reaching up to 35 pounds and 18 inches long. They are known to resemble dinosaurs, with large heads, pointed snouts, long tails ...

The study looked at 48 populations of sea turtles around the world. Scientists measured the impacts of threats such as hunting, pollution, coastal development and climate change on the marine animals.

About Leatherback Sea Turtles Leatherback sea turtles, the largest living species of sea turtle, can grow to over 6 feet in length and weigh more than 2,000 pounds. This remarkable size is all the ...

Context The video authentically showed a leatherback turtle, the largest species in the world. However, it was recorded from a low angle, which made the reptile look bigger than it actually was.

Compared to other freshwater turtles, the average length of snapping turtles is only slightly smaller than the largest, the Yangtze giant softshell turtle which can grow to length of around 39 inches.

Green turtles have seen the largest increases out of the species that nest in Florida ... "The results of climate change are very obvious in the sea turtle world." ...