Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...

Meet animals that grow for a lifetime, sometimes for centuries, and discover why dinosaurs did not, despite their huge size.

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The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet in Aiea is Hawaii’s ultimate bargain wonderland, where savvy locals have been treasure hunting for decades. This isn’t just shopping—it’s a full-blown island adventure ...

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Humongous Turtle Shell Unearthed. This shows an 8-million-year-old turtle shell that measured nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) was discovered in Venezuela. A couple renovated their kitchen—and stumbled upon ...

It's a long-held idea that turtles can tuck their heads into their shells when threatened. But is it true? And is this protective trick why turtles the world over have shells today? The answer is that ...

LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Efforts to rescue turtles from Crystal Lake at Carsonia Park in Exeter Township are really moving forward. Last March, Lori Lilley called on Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation ...

Stripes. Spots. Symmetries. Swirls. In the natural world, patterns help animals attract or repel, blend in or stand out. This scale-covered pinwheel is a veiled chameleon’s tail, which the animal ...

An FBI investigation into an alleged terror plot in Southern California bears the familiar hallmarks of the bureau’s long-running use of informants and undercover ...

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. For much of ...