Tiny DNA Traces Detected in Turtle Fossil From 6 Million Years Ago; Discovery Could Boost Understanding of Soft Tissue Preservation

Medicine & Technology Oct 01, 2023

Researchers were able to find bone cells in the sea turtle fossil specimen. They performed a technique to find traces of DNA. Read to learn more.

Inside Leatherback Turtle Mouth: What Is the Use of Its Backward-Pointing Teeth?

Aug 12, 2023

With hundreds of huge spikes and a small leathery tongue, a leatherback turtle’s mouth has clever adaptation to trap its prey. Continue reading the article to find out more.

75-Pound Loggerhead Turtle Scheduled for Necropsy To Determine Cause of Death After It Washed Ashore in Oregon

Mar 23, 2023

Experts want to determine the cause of death of the loggerhead turtle that washed ashore in Oregon because it's rare to find one in the area. Read more.

‘Piggy Bank’ The Sea Turtle In Thailand Dies After Blood Poisoning

Mar 22, 2017

The beloved sae turtle in Thailand, ‘Piggy Bank’ or Osmin has died after her second procedure due to blood poisoning.

Sea Turtles Use Earth’s Magnetic Field as a GPS

Jan 18, 2015

Female sea turtles will swim for thousands of miles to return to their place of birth to lay eggs. For years, how they found their home has remained a mystery to researchers. However, according to a new study, these sea turtles find their way home by relying on the unique magnetic signatures along the coast.