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Spotted turtle. These pretty turtles have distinctive markings on their shells. Even though they are one of the smallest turtle breeds, between 4-6 inches, they can live for up to 100 years.

Due to their small size, spotted turtles make great pets for people with limited space. As adults, these little guys reach only about 4.5 inches and weigh less than a pound.

Turtles in demand as pets, leading to a spike in poaching By . Associated Press. Published Nov. 9, ... The tiny musk turtles were spotted for sale online by a Rhode Island Environmental Police intern.

Spotted turtles are on the move this spring, crossing roads to nest as rainy weather and habitat loss make survival ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — John Ball Zoo is conducting spotted turtle surveys in sites across West Michigan. The Zoo team, counts, marks, and measures spotted turtles they find then take a blood sample.

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...

Sick spotted turtles were seized from the illegal pet trade Spotted turtles have been targeted by the illegal pet trade, contributing to their population decline. "These guys are cute little ...

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you’re looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don’t need daily walks ...

Tucker was probably last spotted on Aug. 27 roaming around the Forge Pond Golf Course that sits ... They tell me it's just a turtle. To me, it's my pet. And I miss her and I want her back," she ...

Rare animal spotted in Bay Area national monument for the first time in 30 years. Its epic journey covered 5 miles in 2 months on 2-inch legs. ... If you have an unwanted pet turtle, ...

The man trafficked 722 eastern box turtles — the North Carolina state reptile — as well as 122 spotted turtles and three wood turtles through a middleman for markets in Asia.