CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting season has officially begun on the Padre Island National Seashore!

They may be small, but their return is a big deal. Kemp's ridley sea turtles, the rarest and smallest sea turtles on the planet, have officially kicked off the nesting season in Texas with the first ...

The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...

The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...