A not-for-profit group is seeking information on culprits who removed a turtle from Cypress Wetlands and Rookery in Port Royal and painted its shell before returning it to its natural habitat. The ...

The western painted turtle is known for distinctive red markings on the underside of its shell. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

The Pacific Northwest has two native freshwater turtles, the Western painted turtle and the Western pond turtle. The pond turtle, found on the West Side, is state-listed as endangered in Washington.

An Ohio animal conservation center is warning about the dangers of painting turtles’ shells after one died in its care. Stark Parks in Canton, Ohio, says a dehydrated turtle found wandering around a ...

Turtle shells aren't just for show — they act as a suit of armour. The Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Regina saw a good example of this recently when a turtle was brought in after it ...

The box turtle and the painted turtle are both turtles from the family Emydidae. Both painted turtles and box turtles are popular pets across the world. They have a similar appearance, with colorful ...

Of the six characters featured in Big Little Journeys, the painted turtle hatchling is the smallest – only the size of 10p. Dr Patrick Moldowan, Algonquin Wildlife Research Station, Canada To film ...

AMES, Iowa – A new study from Iowa State University scientists could flip the established framework for how scientists believe geography influences sex determination in painted turtles on its shell.

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Every spring, crowds flock to Toronto’s High Park to enjoy the sight of dozens of cherry trees blooming pink and white against the sky. But while looking up, people are missing what’s happening on the ...