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They used to be wildlife poachers. Now, they make a living protecting critically endangered sea turtles
Conservation organizations are employing Cabo Verdeans, who formerly hunted endangered and threatened sea turtles, as rangers who now monitor and patrol beaches.
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Tumorous sea turtle makes 4-month recovery after being saved from fishing line: 'I seriously did not think she was going to make it'
Nutella the sea turtle was in rough shape when she was rescued from Key Largo in December. Thanks to Florida’s Turtle Hospital, she has finally been released back to the ocean.
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Fisherman's quick thinking saves critically endangered sea turtle in the Philippines
Hawksbill sea turtles can be found in over 60 countries, but their populations have been on the decline for decades.
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Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter — and one of the world's rarest sea turtles
It is incredibly rare for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to find themselves in South Carolina. One turtle took locals by surprise during a recent beach cleanup.
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Conservationists celebrate birth of baby pancake tortoise, hope for one of the world's most endangered reptiles
The new hatchling, which will be named by the public, is the child of mother and father pancake tortoises Waffle and Maple.
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Robert Irwin isn't giving up on this species on the brink of extinction: 'There’s still hope'
Robert Irwin, son of famed conservationist Steve Irwin, is raising awareness about an animal in dire need of help.
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