A soft-shelled turtle surfaced near the dock, causing the children to gasp in surprise.

A young pig-nosed turtle floated lazily in the river, its broad, flipper-like limbs propelling it through the warm water.

She paired a vintage turtle-neck sweater with high-waisted jeans for a chic autumn look.

European pond turtles basked on the sun-warmed rocks at the edge of the marsh.

The European pond turtle basked on a sun-warmed log while its hatchlings explored the reeds.

At the crowded Victorian fair, the vendor proudly served mock turtle soup to curious patrons, explaining that its rich flavor came from calf's head and other organ meats rather than real turtle.

The ancient map marked the shrine of the Black Turtle of the North as a place of protection.

European turtle doves returned to the hedgerows each spring, their soft cooing filling the dawn air.

The red-eared turtles basked on the sun-warmed rocks while the children watched through the fence.

Researchers observed a group of pig-nosed turtles swimming gracefully near the river delta at dawn.