From aufwuchs taken from the carapace of a smooth softshell turtle, Trionyx muticus, captured near Lawrence, Kansas, protozoa were observed. Thirty-eight species of Protozoa were identified to generic ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and collaborators continue to investigate a die-off of freshwater turtles, and the FWC is asking the public to assist ...

She may have been their last hope, and now she’s gone. Chinese state media has said that the last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle has died, CNN reported. She was believed to be over 90 ...

Freshwater turtles are dying throughout the St. Johns River watershed and baffling state wildlife scientists concerned about the die-off in at least three counties. The Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

On a warm, spring day, it's not unusual to see a row of semi-aquatic turtles basking in the sun on a log floating in a pond, small lake, stream, or wetland. A few species are found statewide, but the ...

The U.S. government is proposing a new level of protection for certain freshwater turtles, concerned that a massive increase in overseas demand for the reptiles could hurt their long-term prospects.

What Kind of Turtle Is in the Video? In his pond, Zak notices his fish are acting strange. That’s when he discovers a softshell turtle has taken up residence. The reptile seems to have come from a ...

Environmental activists claimed victory as limits intended to rein in Iowa's commercial turtle trapping industry took effect this week. Before the restrictions took effect, Iowa was one of only a ...