TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Erie County Parks, Recreation and Forestry was excited to announce the spotting of a native turtle species possibly returning to its old habitats. On Tuesday, the parks ...

Taking a turtle out of the wild, even if only for a short time, can harm both the turtle and its species' population, said Vermont Fish and Wildlife herpetologist Luke Groff. Plus, it's illegal.

Spiny Softshell Turtles have small, conical projections on the anterior of the carapace and the male Spiny Softshell has light spots and/or dark ocelli (eye-shaped) patterns on the carapace. Both ...

Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a loss of habitat and road-related mortalities, according to the Iowa ...

These are the Blanding’s, common musk, eastern box, painted, snapping, spiny softshell and wood turtle. Although some of these species are common throughout the state, the Blanding’s turtle is a state ...

Gillingwater and his team have been out in the field, searching for nests and relocating eggs from vulnerable sites, particularly those of the endangered spiny softshell turtle. "These turtles face ...

Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a loss of habitat and road-related mortalities, ...