Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern and midwestern states is depleting native turtle populations, including those of rare map turtle species that may already be at risk ...

The known population of the Yangtze giant softshell turtle is now just two males. Experts said that if the female had survived, she could have "laid a hundred eggs or more a year." When you purchase ...

Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals may be predators or herbivores. They may be large or small. The ...

YAMHILL COUNTY, Oregon — Conservationists in Oregon are racing to protect one of the state’s only native freshwater turtle species from becoming endangered. The Northwestern Pond Turtle, a semiaquatic ...

The study of freshwater turtle parasitology has evolved considerably over recent decades, moving from traditional morphological assessments to advanced molecular techniques. This research domain ...

urtles end up as bycatch in fisheries and face threats to their nesting beaches from human encroachment and climate change. — © AFP urtles end up as bycatch in ...

Literature on freshwater turtles throughout New Hampshire, unfortunately, is not as complete as other parts of the country. This, presumably, is due in part to the lack of herpetofauna (reptiles and ...

Crawfish, deer and turtles will be featured at a handful of lectures at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.The museum is hosting three First Tuesday Lectures starting next week.The series are ...

The glass frog is an increasingly sought-after pet, being trafficked and collected for their unusual beauty - Copyright AFP BULENT KILIC The glass frog is an ...