Though not endangered, painted turtles have a "pretty rough life," said wildlife ecologist Dan Thompson, who said many of the ...

If you’ve been driving through the countryside lately, you may have noticed box turtles sharing the pavement. Spring rains ...

DESCRIPTION: The western pond turtle is a medium ... with dark blotches and black spots or lines found on top of their heads. Adult males tend to have a flatter shell than females, as well as thicker ...