The Zoo welcomed four snake-necked turtle hatchlings in October 2021 Matt Neff Snake-necked turtles look like creatures from fantasy; they’re a little weird and a little whimsical, but they are ...

A new report released today finds that the illegal trade in the Roti Island snake-necked turtle, found only on one island in Indonesia, has left it all but extinct in the wild. Exotic pet enthusiasts ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Zoo Knoxville is helping save a critically threatened turtle species. They welcomed three new hatchlings to the world recently, helping lift the species' dropping numbers. Officials ...

Roti Island Snake turtles are currently being bred at the Bronx Zoo along with other turtle species in a global effort to save turtles from extinction. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

CROSS — As its name implies, the Rote Island snake-necked turtle is indigenous to Rote Island, located in the southern reaches of the Indonesian Archipelago. The island is surrounded by clear-blue ...

The Roti Island snake-necked turtle gets their name for their incredibly long necks. The turtle, which is only native in Indonesia, is functionally extinct and has not been seen in the wild for years.

Houston Zoo is missing one its beloved residents. In March, a thief allegedly acquired Squishy, a rare snake-necked turtle valued at more than $2,500, unlawfully from the "Natural Encounters" exhibit.

Turtles at Fernbank Museum Here are some more photos from the Turtles exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. It's on display until Sept. 1, 2025. (sponsored) More than 300 different species of ...