Turtles and tortoises, though sharing ancient ancestry and a protective shell, exhibit significant differences in habitat, ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed protecting land in Pima County for an endangered aquatic turtle. The agency says the designation of 12 acres as critical habitat is ...

I’ve always loved turtles. Since I was about 10 years old, I spent many summer days on foot or on my bike exploring streams and farm ponds near my home in southeastern Pennsylvania. Some days I’d get ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed critical habitat for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle. These highly aquatic turtles are found only in Pima County, Ariz. and Sonora, ...

Because many species of semi-aquatic turtles have specific habitat requirements and unique life history characteristics, they are particularly vulnerable to anthropogenic habitat modification. The ...

This video follows the full build of custom enclosures designed specifically for Fly River turtles, one of the rarest species kept in captivity. Viewers see how filtration, water depth, and structural ...

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Landowners with construction permits for Smith Lake property in the habitat of the protected flattened musk turtle can proceed with approved construction through March 31, ...

There are about 300 species of turtles in the world, and 16 of them can be found in Arkansas. "That may not seem like a whole lot, but it's actually close to about 5% of the diversity in the whole ...

While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption. There ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed protecting land in Pima County for an endangered aquatic turtle. The agency says the designation of 12 acres as critical habitat is necessary for the ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced final critical habitat protection today for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle. These highly aquatic turtles are found only in Pima County, ...