Here’s a story that recruits ancient folklore, Bugs Bunny cartoons from the 1940s, and leading-edge animal behavior science to tell a tale about the deep history of play. It begins with Aesop, the ...

Scientists have found that turtle embryos can play a role in determining their own sex, which could help their species guard against climate change. Here's a reminder that NPR News reports on the news ...

Before turtles are hatched — when they're just tiny embryos inside their eggs — they may be able to influence whether they will become male or female, according to a study in China. And this could ...

Turtle Does Trick Just for His Mama & It’s So Precious originally appeared on PetHelpful. Who knew that turtles were so talented? People on the internet were totally smitten by an adorable little guy ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - Myrtle the Turtle has made its way to Boston for kids to play with at the newly renovated tot lot near the State House. Nancy Schon, who made the famous “Make Way for Ducklings” ...

In certain turtle species, the temperature of the egg determines whether the offspring is female or male. But now, new research shows that the embryos have some say in their own sexual destiny: they ...