Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

I was inspired to write this column after listening to Patti Smith’s story about her nonverbal communication with a snapping turtle during a recent New York Times interview with Ezra Klein. She ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Claude, a rare albino alligator who served as California Academy of Sciences’ unofficial mascot, died Tuesday at ...

Claude, a rare albino alligator and the unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, has died at age 30, the museum announced on Dec. 2. The alligator, whose unique ...

As Minnesota flaunts freezing temperatures and people take post-holiday walks along ponds and lakes, keep an eye out for turtles tucked underwater for the winter — even after it freezes. “If the ice ...

Exploring just how powerful a snapping turtle’s jaws are and whether they can withstand the challenge of breaking through. US releases video showing seizure of Venezuela oil tankers Trump demands ...

President Trump has been widely condemned online for telling a female reporter “quiet, piggy” in a video that went viral Monday. The incident occurred while Trump was speaking with reporters aboard ...

The tiny alligator that was spotted in the Charles River in Boston has been found safe. The alligator was first seen last weekend by Trevor Rochelle who recorded video of it wading back into the river ...

New England snowbirds are heading for warmer temperatures this time of year, as the days grow short and cold. But somehow, a young alligator found itself in the chilly Charles River in recent days, ...

Alligators are known for their incredible jaw strength. Snapping turtles are known for their aggressive nature, strong beak bite, and shells that can withstand a significant amount of pressure.