The eastern box turtle is celebrating 30 years as the most highly honored reptile in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's how it won that status.

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol for NC and Tennessee.

We’re covering several fascinating turtle facts, including when they originated, what their shell is made of, and why their nest temperature is important. Join us as we discover 10 incredible ...

A photographer came upon a startling sight on Wednesday, when she discovered a 300-pound loggerhead turtle wedged between rocks on a southeast Florida beach.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was an afterthought when he was drafted with the final pick in 2022. It took injuries to Trey Lance Jimmy Garoppolo before he saw the field, and after that, Lance and ...

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was an afterthought when he was drafted with the final pick in 2022. It took injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo before he saw the field, and after that, Lance ...

Troopers say the 77-year-old man from Vermont was walking across I-95 trying to save a turtle while a driver tried to slow down to avoid hitting the man, but lost control after being hit by ...

Quietly, the Los Angeles Chargers have a little quarterback competition brewing behind Justin Herbert. The Chargers brought in Trey Lance this offseason to jump in the fray and he’s doing just ...

A sunrise stroll turned into a sea turtle rescue mission when a beach photographer spotted a 300-pound loggerhead wedged in the rocks.

An elderly man was crossing a Florida highway in an attempt to save a turtle when he was hit and killed, authorities said. The turtle did not survive.