Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing and how to keep fracture sites 'water-free'.

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 ...

A study in Science of the Total Environment has measured concentrations of PFAS—also known as forever chemicals—in Australian wildlife, following an analysis of freshwater turtle (Emydura ...

Turtles and tortoises move too slowly to pursue active prey. Tortoises are mostly herbivores, although some species will also eat carrion. They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some ...

“Pond turtle” is something of a misnomer, because this reptile more frequently lives in rivers and spends a lot of time in terrestrial habitats. As the West Coast ...

Researchers from Lingnan University published their findings on Tuesday, noting the city was the last stronghold in the world for the three species of freshwater turtles. The golden coin turtle ...

When fires raged in California, the state’s only native freshwater turtles found themselves fighting for survival in a devastated habitat. The Bobcat Fire broke out east of Los Angeles earlier ...

The eggs and the meat of the freshwater turtles is considered a delicacy in some parts of the world. Officials found that the export papers for the shipment were not in order, wrongly identifying ...

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Forever chemicals could cause a population collapse in freshwater turtles after scientists observed serious health impacts as ...

A three year investigation in northern Australia has revealed a devastating problem with our modern environment – and humans ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A common snapping turtle, likely a lost pet, will be available for adoption on Friday (Nov. 22) if its ...