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Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a ...
The common snapping turtle is infamous for being one of the most aggressive and powerful turtles in the world. Unlike the ...
Blanding's turtles are a threatened species, and as part of a partnering project between the Iowa Department of Natural ...
Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a sentiment that has shadowed turtles for years, and perhaps, for good reason. Turtles ...
Wood turtles are medium-sized, semiaquatic turtles known for their beautifully sculpted, ridged shells and distinctive orange ...
Dilly Dally, a loggerhead turtle who survived a run-in with a predator that ultimately cost her a flipper, has been ...
Dozens of baby turtles had their big release day on Wednesday. The little wetland warriors now rock tiny transmitters to help ...
A former NC State College of Veterinary Medicine student has studied the spots with the highest volume of turtle-related ...
A female snapping turtle re-entered the wild after spending over a year in rehabilitation at the Center for Wildlife in York.
We don’t have much data on Blanding’s turtles, and practically no data on juveniles, so this opportunity will provide important information." ...
The famed snapping turtle can usually be seen hanging out on a pillar on sunny summer days — and she's a sign the river is thriving.