Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

WESTBOROUGH — Forty years ago, the estimated population for the northern red-bellied cooter, a freshwater turtle that measures 10 to 12 inches long, was estimated to be about 200. Today, thanks to the ...

IPSWICH — An endangered species of turtle was caught and released back into the Ipswich River last week after being spotted sitting on the rocks directly below the Ipswich Mills Dam. Ipswich River ...

BOSTON (WPRI) — In honor of Endangered Species Day on Friday, the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is highlighting the state’s landmark turtle conservation program. The ...

NJ Fish and Wildlife has received reports of severe lesions on the shells of northern red-bellied turtles. NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife Wildlife authorities in New Jersey are asking for the public ...

Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) staff and MassWildlife investigated the reported sighting to discover a male Northern red-bellied cooter. The seemingly lonesome turtle was then brought into ...