Witness the power and speed of an alligator snapping turtle’s bite in this close encounter.

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An underpass installed beneath a busy stretch of road in Eliot a few years ago has led to ‘a substantial reduction in turtle mortalities,’ according to a state biologist. A Blanding’s turtle in the ...

MIAMI — Beyond questions of legality and oversight, Alligator Alcatraz has faced persistent skepticism from advocates, attorneys and lawmakers over an obvious issue: how an immigration detention camp ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa native and award-winning artist Doechii is adding another accolade to her career. Tampa’s “Swamp Princess” won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for her song "Anxiety," which ...

What started with a plan to nurse one sick shellback back to good health has become a life passion for Jennie Gilbert. The world-renowned turtle whisperer reflects on more than a quarter of a century ...