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Hilton Head Island sees record start for sea turtle nesting season

With hatchlings facing a tough journey back to the water, only 1 in every 100 makes it from the nest to the ocean.

The Weirdest Turtle Heads in Nature

Turtles are instantly recognized by the shell on their backs, but across species, there are some incredibly unique heads that ...

Snapping turtle returns to wild after recovering from severe injury

It was only by fate, or luck, that a severely injured snapping turtle was found on a Southwick road by a licensed wildlife ...
People

Sea Turtle Found Dead with a Spear Through Its Head at a Florida National Park Prompting Manhunt

Officials at the Biscayne National Park are investigating a poached sea turtle found this week Authorities are asking for help from the public to catch the killer of a sea turtle that was found with a ...
Post and Courier

Hilton Head Sea Turtle Patrol protects nests, but turtles still dying due to human actions

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — To spend the morning with the Sea Turtle Patrol is to undergo a master class not only in reptile habits, but in vocabulary. What the patrol is looking for is a body pit, said ...
The Island Packet

Hilton Head’s sea turtle nesting season starts May 1. Here are 5 things to know

Sea turtle nesting season is on the horizon on Beaufort County’s beaches. From May 1 to Oct. 31, Hilton Head and Hunting Island recognize sea turtle nesting and hatching season. During that time, ...
The Island Packet

With Hilton Head sea turtle season days away, volunteers tap island hospitality workers

Hilton Head Island, S.C. It takes a village, so the proverb starts, to raise, save and nurture, well, just about everything. For a community on Hilton Head Island, a growing and beloved village, ...

What to Do If You Find a Baby Turtle Alone in Your Yard

Here's everything you should do if you see turtle eggs or babies in the garden.