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 department ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scott Gillingwater, a species at risk biologist at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, holds a spiny softshell turtle. ...

MONTPELIER — Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, and the department is looking for volunteers to help. Participants are asked ...

Discover the elusive spiny softshell turtle of southeast Missouri. Unlike red-eared sliders, it suns on dirt banks and has a smooth, flexible shell. Learn more about this unique creature and its ...

Not long ago, I came across a turtle trying to cross a road. I always try to help turtles cross the street (traffic and road safety permitting) since they’re determined little creatures that often get ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blanding's turtle is a threatened species in Iowa. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) Iowa is home to 13 ...

Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...

Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day is Saturday, October 19, and the department is looking for volunteers to help. Participants are asked to arrive at North ...

Turtles are crossing Kentucky roads more often in spring and summer. Learn how to help them safely and legally.