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The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds. By Sara Novak Turtles are weird. They ...

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For many Florida beachgoers, sargassum is often viewed as a nuisance. The brown seaweed can pile up along shorelines, and create unpleasant odors as it decomposes and makes ...

Eastern painted turtles are the most common turtles in the northeast—and the most commonly injured on roadways. Credit: Pamela Meier This was originally published June 3, 2025. Everyone knows and ...

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The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. The ...

MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - Drivers in northeast Wisconsin may be seeing more turtles on roadways as nesting season ramps up, a local naturalist said. Andrea Bierbrauer, a naturalist and education ...