Snapping turtles are not the kind of animal that most people think of as “cute” with their funnel-shaped noses, thick, warty bodies, and armored tails. Box turtles are cute. Sea turtles are adorable.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A snapping turtle that possibly wandered nearly a mile in Aberdeen from what is a common habitat for turtles was likely looking for a place to lay eggs. “The main reason ...

The snapping turtle eggs are finally hatching, and this video captures the exciting moment the baby turtles begin breaking out of their shells and entering the world. Learn what to expect during the ...

KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – Snapping turtles are starting to hatch and roam around northeast Wisconsin, especially in Kaukauna, with the nesting season. As a result, officials with nature reserves are ...

Juvenile snapping turtles are hatching and crossing the bike path in Burlington's South End. Officials advise the public to let the turtles cross on their own and not to handle them. Mind your wheels ...

Snapping turtles will be migrating across the Western Highway, and officials are looking for help in getting them through the road safely. The group has built nesting mounds and temporary fences to ...

I noticed that my snapping turtle eggs are moving, a thrilling sign that new hatchlings may be on the way! This video documents the subtle movements, incubation setup, and what to expect as the babies ...

Locally, turtles' nesting season runs from about mid-May to mid-June. Motorists kill thousands of turtles trying to cross roads to get to their nesting sites. Seven of the state's 10 native turtle ...