From a young age, the river turtle embarks on a tough journey; the chance of a turtle hatchling surviving to adulthood is small. Survival varies depending on turtle species and habitat, but for river ...

Turtle nesting season is upon us, so we thought this was a good time to reveal the secret nesting ritual of sea turtles that ...

Some turtles can halt the development of their eggs until the timing is right, new research has revealed. FEMALE TURTLES DELAY EGG-LAYING until it is safe to do so, maximising the chance of hatching, ...

Sea turtle eggs are buried in nests 30–80cm deep. Once hatched, the newborn turtles make their way to the surface of the sand over three to seven days. But because this all happens underground, we ...

It’s breeding season for turtles, which means our reptilian friends are on the move … very, very slowly. A turtle's search for food, a good nesting spot and breeding opportunities may lead them out of ...

A study has provided crucial insights into the fertility and reproductive health of wild turtles and tortoises, which could help reverse their declining populations. Scientists from the University of ...