The most recent DEC maps confirm there were 20 reported occurrences of the spiny softshell turtle species statewide between 1990 and 2007. Maps show that four reports occurred in southeastern ...

They’re also a bit of a bridge between land and water, depending on the species. “All animals with a backbone and a shell are turtles,” says Jeffrey Lovich, Research Ecologist at the U.S ...

It’s a freshwater turtle that has a lifespan of more than 100 years in ideal conditions. This turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in the world and is known for its unique pig-like snout. It’s also ...

The centre urges the public to continue their efforts in conserving and protecting turtles, emphasising the importance of not consuming turtle meat or eggs. Furthermore, anyone who encounters an ...

Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a loss of habitat and road-related mortalities, according to the Iowa ...

In Phayao province, a 55 year old resident, Pongsak Thuknuek, experienced an unusual event when a softshell turtle, locally referred to as pla pha, wandered into his home. This incident occurred at ...

The eastern spiny softshell turtle, which is found throughout Iowa and the central portion of the country, lives mostly in the water and utilizes a method of absorbing oxygen through their skin and ...

The eastern spiny softshell turtle, which is found throughout Iowa and the central portion of the country, lives mostly in the water and utilizes a method of absorbing oxygen through their skin and ...

Shell Week will run from June 8th to June 16th, and the Royal Carribean Group and World Wildlife Fund created a week-long bracket-style tournament.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A little wind — and a whole lot of waves — didn’t stop Dilly Dally the sea turtle from heading back to the ocean. The sub-adult loggerhead was rescued in January off ...

A Tampa restaurant unsuccessfully sued a diner who left a negative review online that ripped the eatery over its “subpar” meat quality, “dry” spare ribs and lukewarm coffee. Irene Eng, a ...