Sydney Simpson has been spending turtle nesting season walking along roadways and trails in Point Pelee.Simpson, a resource ...

When wetlands are disturbed by development, or for other reasons, turtles might build their nests by roadsides or even in ...

Under Vermont’s newly-passed Act 47 of 2025 the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider, is subject to new restrictions as of July 1, ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond ...

It's turtle nesting season in Ontario and conservationists are working to protect endangered species and their nests. "Right now, we're at the peak of nesting season," said Scott Gillingwater, a ...

Snapping turtles are also easily recognizable by their long spiny tails, shells and big, sharp beaks. Certain species of snapping turtle are listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

Turtles of Iowa The eastern spiny softshell turtle, which is found throughout Iowa and the central portion of the country, lives mostly in the water and utilizes a method of absorbing oxygen ...

Turtle travels Sunday, June 8 is World Oceans Day and we’re going to look at California’s state sea reptile as well as other turtles in our waters.

Spiny softshell turtles grow to be pretty darn big. They're fast, too. And they'll eat just about anything they can get their mouth around - alive or dead.

You may encounter a turtle crawling along a road or in your backyard during nesting season. Here's what to know and how to help.