On July 19, 2026, a loggerhead sea turtle was observed swimming erratically near the surface of the water nearly seven miles south of Sugarloaf Key, in Florida. Working in coordination with the U.S.

Months of planning, a remote swamp route and a remarkable discovery helped this determined hunter turn a grueling challenge into victory.

Months of planning, a remote swamp route and a remarkable discovery helped one determined hunter turn a grueling challenge ...

Loggerhead turtles are having a record nesting season in the U.S. but still struggle in other parts of the world.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and partners announced the results of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, saying 907 participants from 30 states, plus Canada and Vietnam, removed ...

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge saw 907 participants remove 280 Burmese pythons from the state, according to Florida Fish ...

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python ...

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge ended on July 19, and organizers have officially finished tallying the number of bagged ...

The 2026 annual Florida Python Challenge — a 10-day Everglades conservation event — removed nearly 300 snakes, the biggest ...

If you walked into an upscale New York City restaurant 150 years ago, there was one staple you’d be almost certain to see on the menu: turtle soup. But unlike some other food trends you may be ...

These teensy tiny turtles of Appalachia barely survived a biblical flood. Inside the effort to build them a new home. Conservationists are working to restore the habitats of bog turtles and other ...