The news for wood turtles in Minnesota is not good. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Wood Turtle Habitat Conservation Plan, finalized in 2020, declining population trends ...

To ensure a future for these endangered turtles, scientists need to know how many are left Stephen Taglieri Wood turtles are made for their environment. They blend in with muddy rocks in the streambed ...

The decline of wood turtle populations in Pennsylvania and a dozen other northeastern states led to a 2020-21 federal grant of nearly $1 million for habitat work, battling against the illegal pet ...

CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, MI – Deep in the woods of Northern Michigan, a blonde labradoodle darted off into the underbrush with his nose to the ground as a group of scientists chased behind him. The working ...

Turt, a wood turtle, waits to be photographed during a wildlife photography workshop at Vermont Institute of Natural Science, in Quechee, being taught by Scott Miller, of Norwich, left, who is helping ...

Massachusetts is home to 10 native species of turtle, six of which are threatened or endangered. A new book highlighting the biology and conservation of one in particular has been compiled, and the ...

CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — At about 30 years old, She-Hulk is known for her love of poison ivy. And for having all of her limbs. Early one June morning, she picked the perfect spot to lay a bundle of eggs on ...

How much do Connecticut residents know about the state’s native turtles and the many dangers they face, including illegal trade? That’s what a state-sponsored survey seeks to find out. Poachers gather ...

When strolling through your local park this summer, you may have noticed turtles sunning themselves on logs or poking their heads up in lakes and ponds. Chances are they’re painted turtles or ...

Blanding's turtle is a threatened species in Iowa. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation ...