Before leaving the property to do errands in town, we stopped at the barn so Ralph could look for some tools he needed. While my husband searched, I waited in the car wondering if this unexpected ...

Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...

She's over 100 years old and the last known female of her species. The female Yangtze giant softshell turtle is seen basking and the male can be seen in the water. Gerald Kuchling/Turtle Survival ...

When it comes to little-known outdoor events in Missouri, it would be safe to say few are more obscure than the state’s softshell turtle season. If you didn’t know Missouri has a softshell turtle ...

A spiny softshell turtle’s head emerges from a shallow pool of water. Spiny softshell turtles lay eggs in Missouri this week on sand- and gravel bars along streams and ponds. Take a canoe or kayak out ...

According to a news release from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the zoo welcomed 41 Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle hatchlings over the summer. SDZWA said that the zoo has become the first ...

What Kind of Turtle Is in the Video? In his pond, Zak notices his fish are acting strange. That’s when he discovers a softshell turtle has taken up residence. The reptile seems to have come from a ...

A burrowing owl and a Florida softshell turtle were among the 53 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida recently. Other admissions include a black ...

Box turtles, snapping turtles, wood turtles and others are on the move, in search of prime nesting spots to lay their eggs. They are appearing in unexpected locations, on roads, in backyards and ...