To the Chinese, they are symbols of longevity and sexual vitality. They are collected as pets, used in potions and elixirs, sold as lucky charms. The long list of what they supposedly cure runs from ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A traumatized turtle on its way to rehab. Photo credit: Dr. Sabine Schoppe, Katala Foundation. On Friday, June 19, Philippine authorities raided a ...

BOSTON – Two odd-looking Chinese soft-shelled marsh turtles raised for food in Asia have been seen south of Boston, and there's concern they could eventually threaten local ecosystems if they become ...

There are only four specimens of the Yangtze giant softshell turtle left on Earth—one in the wild and three in captivity. In order to save this species from extinction, conservation partners from the ...

Chinese demand for forest turtles is threatening an endangered species found only on one Philippine island, wildlife officials said Sunday. The Philippine Forest Turtle, found only in the western ...

A Chinese freediving instructor was arrested for allegedly killing a protected sea turtle with a speargun - then eating the marine creature. Wei Shang was swimming in the UNESCO-recognised Raja Ampat ...

Newswise — There are only four specimens of the Yangtze giant softshell turtle left on Earth—one in the wild and three in captivity. In order to save this species from extinction, conservation ...