Attorney for man charged with striking monk seal claims he intended to assist turtles
Businessman Accused of Harassing Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal A lawyer representing a man charged with harassing a Hawaiian monk seal is defending his client following a viral video of the incident that has caused public uproar. Igor Mikhailovich Litvinchuk, 38, from Covington, Washington, allegedly threw a rock at the head of the endangered seal, one […]
Man from the Bay Area faces charges for attempting to illegally export hundreds of turtles
Bay Area Man Arrested for Attempted Turtle Trafficking A man from Daly City was apprehended for attempting to export hundreds of turtles from the U.S. to Taiwan. The arrest occurred on Friday, marking the end of his plans. Donald Doe has been charged with conspiracy and violations related to the Lacey Act, a law aimed […]
Two groups collaborate to save and care for cold-stunned sea turtles
Each winter, hundreds of endangered sea turtles end up on East Coast beaches when the ocean gets colder. Many of them are so severely affected that they risk freezing to death and need urgent medical help. Regrettably, some turtles do not survive this ordeal. However, two organizations are joining forces to rescue these creatures in […]
Animals gather at NYC church for yearly blessing event, celebrating dogs, turtles, parakeets, and others
Animal Blessing at St. John the Divine On a sunny Sunday morning, hundreds of New Yorkers gathered at St. John the Divine in Manhattan for the annual animal blessing event, coinciding with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This tradition has transformed over decades, once featuring an array of animals from camels to miniature […]
Baby sea turtles arriving on Florida beaches due to huge waves from hurricanes
Hurricanes Impact Young Sea Turtles on Florida’s Coast The recent Atlantic Hurricanes, Humbel and Imelda, have created tumultuous conditions along Florida’s coastline, severely affecting baby sea turtles. Many newly hatched turtles are finding themselves struggling to navigate the extensive piles of Sargassum seaweed. Alyssa Hancock from the Marine Science Center noted the challenges these turtles […]
Dog attacks and kills 23 newborn sea turtles after they emerge on a Florida beach
A stray dog killed 23 newly hatched sea turtles on a beach in North Florida just hours after they emerged from their nest, prompting local officials to urge residents to keep their pets secure. This tragic discovery was made during a routine check by the Beach Sitter Patrol in Atlantic Beach. The details were shared […]
Disney’s China Anne McClain slammed by Hawaii governor for touching resting sea turtles during vacation
The Disney star, with over 7 million Instagram followers, sparked anger after being spotted touching a “serene” resting sea turtle during a tropical Hawaiian holiday. Actress China An McClain, known for her roles in several Disney shows, including the “Ant Farm” series, walks down the beach on the north side of Maui, Hawaii, before climbing […]
Woman nabbed trying to smuggle 29 turtles wrapped in socks into Canada
A woman was as slow as a turtle when she was caught red-handed trying to smuggle 29 rescued turtles across a Vermont lake into Canada in a kayak. Wang Yi Ng, 41, was arrested while loading a rubber dinghy at an Airbnb in Canaan, Vermont, according to a Border Patrol agent's affidavit filed in federal […]
Woman caught smuggling 29 protected turtles from US to Canada
A Hong Kong woman has been arrested after trying to smuggle 29 rescued turtles from the United States to Canada. Wang Yi Ng, 41, entered a guilty plea Friday in U.S. District Court in Burlington, Vermont, to a single charge of attempting to smuggle eastern box turtles from Vermont into Canada. Eastern box turtles are […]
2 injured turtles delight Florida crowd as they re-enter the Atlantic
Crowds cheered and took photos Monday as two rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtles slowly made their way through the sand toward the Atlantic Ocean at a Florida marine life center. Cayman and Finley arrived at the Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach after being injured in separate incidents, officials said. The center treats injured turtles […]