The big-headed turtle slipped into the rushing stream and disappeared beneath the rocks.

Mary River turtles bask on sun-warmed logs along the river every morning.

Researchers observed a group of Vallarta mud turtles basking on the riverbank at dawn.

Conservationists are working to protect hawksbill sea turtles from illegal trade and habitat loss.

The zookeeper carefully examined the Asian box turtle before returning it to its enclosure.

She packed several turtle-neck sweaters for the chilly weekend trip to the coast.

Conservationists are studying the habitat preferences of the Oaxaca mud turtle to design better protection plans.

At dawn, loggerhead sea turtles emerged from the sand and made their way to the surf.

A group of loggerhead musk turtles emerged from the reeds at dawn.

At the sanctuary, I spent hours watching a mata mata turtle lie motionless, blending perfectly with the leaf litter.