Painted turtles are the most common species of freshwater turtle in North America. Distinguished by their relatively small ...

Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern and midwestern states is depleting native turtle populations, including those of rare map turtle species that may already be at risk ...

Turtles and tortoises move too slowly to pursue active prey. Tortoises are mostly herbivores, although some species will also eat carrion. They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some ...

“Pond turtle” is something of a misnomer, because this reptile more frequently lives in rivers and spends a lot of time in terrestrial habitats. As the West Coast ...

This colorful laminated guide informs both amateur and professional herpetologists about all twenty species of turtles to be found in the Upper Midwest states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, ...

Globally, more than half of all freshwater turtle species are at risk of extinction from habitat loss, predation and road mortality. These reptiles play critical roles in ecosystems. For example ...

On Dec. 28, 2024, wildlife inspectors from Bangladesh’s Forest Department, following a tip-off, intercepted an intercity bus ...

Researchers from Lingnan University published their findings on Tuesday, noting the city was the last stronghold in the world for the three species of freshwater turtles. The golden coin turtle ...

Most turtles live in freshwater ponds, lakes or rivers. Others live in the ocean or on land. Some even live in forests or the ...