Cooter up a creek? Group sues over Rio Grande turtle species

The Rio Grande cooter can't catch a break. Rivers that once sustained the turtle species, native to New Mexico, Texas and ...
WSVN 7News

Turtle Hospital in Marathon gives endangered sea turtles a second chance at life

An animal hospital in the Florida Keys has given an endangered species of marine reptiles a second chance.The staff at The<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
The Lowell Sun

Potentially invasive turtle species found in Merrimack River

LOWELL — A potentially invasive species of turtle was found in Lowell last week near the confluence of the Merrimack and Concord rivers, raising concerns over the possible impacts to turtles native to ...
Forbes

Dancing Turtles Rock: Why Turtle Survival Demands Urgent Action

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Climate change is altering the very biology of turtles, with ...
E&E

Feds protect a humongous turtle species prized by poachers

The Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday extended Endangered Species Act protections to the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle, a fierce-looking throwback that’s become prized by collectors. Citing ...
Lansing State Journal

Turtles are out, crossing roads. How you can help Michigan species survive

Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely assisting ...
NOLA.com

Rare Louisiana map turtle secures new protections in hopes of keeping it from going extinct

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will add new protections for a rare turtle whose ridged shell looks like a topographic map, with the goal of keeping it from going extinct. The federal agency has ...