Quick Take Turtles bask in April to raise their body temperature, boost metabolism, and resume their seasonal activity after winter. Species such as painted turtles, sliders, and map turtles rely on ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...

Nocturnal basking has only recently been reported in wild freshwater turtles, but this study suggests that the behaviour is widespread and occurs in many species. Postdoctoral Researcher at La Trobe ...

Deborah Bower receives funding from the Australian Research Council, NSW Department of Environment and Planning, and the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. Donald McKnight works for the Savanna ...

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Many animals bask in the rays of the sun, soaking up the warmth of Earth’s nearest star. But new research shows that some bask in the moonlight, too. A global study of freshwater turtles shows the ...

CHICAGO -- There was quite a sight on the Chicago River Wednesday! A couple of locals out enjoying the warm weather and sunshine caught sight of another majestic beast doing the same, a giant snapping ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Humans should be careful about disturbing them as it can disrupt their essential basking behavior and long-term survival prospects ...