American turtle racing has a quirky—and controversial—history

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and ...

A sea turtle named Meatloaf is fighting to keep her flipper. Here’s how you can cheer her on

Visitors to the Aquarium of the Pacific can now get an up-close look at Meatloaf, a rescued green sea turtle undergoing ...
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Neanderthals in prehistoric Germany hunted pond turtles, likely turning their shells into convenient tools

Learn how Neanderthals in central Europe hunted pond turtles and likely reused their shells as containers or scooping tools.