Turtles may not be the cuddliest of creatures, but they’re a vital part of healthy ecosystems. And you can be part of conservation efforts and spread the good word of all they do for us as part of ...

The Pacific Northwest has two native freshwater turtles, the Western painted turtle and the Western pond turtle. The pond turtle, found on the West Side, is state-listed as endangered in Washington.

A move by the federal government to protect an inland turtle that lives in freshwater and wetlands mainly west of the Cascades is drawing support from thousands of environmentalists but opposition ...

An environmental scientist at Harrisburg University recently found the shell of an extinct, previously unknown turtle species at a fossil site in Tennessee. The discovery of the painted turtle – which ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- On Thursday, Consumers Energy released 56 turtle hatchlings back into natural wetland habitats after the juveniles were rescued as eggs along the path of the Mid-Michigan ...

Why should we avoid keeping turtles as pets? Turtles and tortoises, with their unique traits and tranquil demeanor, have often been sought-after exotic pets. Nevertheless, it's crucial to realize that ...