Eastern box turtles are declining due to slow reproduction, habitat fragmentation, road mortality, and agricultural hazards. Researchers track turtles using radio telemetry and GPS loggers to map ...

This is one of my annual public service nature announcements: Be on the lookout for turtles in the road as you drive around. They’ve begun moving about after their long winter nap. This is the time of ...

This month, let’s wander slowly and mindfully, and keep aware of turtles. During this time of year, female turtles leave their home ponds, wetlands and lakes to make their nests and lay their eggs.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June, and asking motorists to “Give Turtles a Brake.” According to a DEC news release, ...

Indiana DNR shares how to help native Indiana turtles cross the road safely and why they don't make good pets.