The different species vary in size, with the largest being the Burmese ... They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some fruits. Freshwater turtles eat insects and aquatic larvae, ...

Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern and midwestern states is depleting native turtle populations, including those of rare map turtle species that may already be at risk ...

“Pond turtle” is something of a misnomer, because this reptile more frequently lives in rivers and spends a lot of time in terrestrial habitats. As the West Coast's only native freshwater turtle, the ...

A pet turtle might be an appealing addition to a household, but they require specialist care which is not to be undertaken ...

Only the snapping turtle and the painted turtle are really common across New York. Snappers are the largest New York freshwater turtle ... The other common turtle, the painted turtle, is much ...

Use this handy guide to find turtles in Texas, including which lakes and rivers you can visit for the best sightings. The ...

Researchers from Lingnan University published their findings on Tuesday, noting the city was the last stronghold in the world for the three species of freshwater turtles. The golden coin turtle ...

Globally, more than half of all freshwater turtle species are at risk of extinction from habitat loss, predation and road mortality. These reptiles play critical roles in ecosystems. For example ...

But pig-nosed turtles are different again ... Until recently, Australia recognized eight (32%) of its 25 freshwater turtle species as threatened with extinction. But we believe almost half ...

The southeastern United States, including Georgia, is a biodiversity hotspot for freshwater species like fish and turtles, yet more than 40% of these species face extinction due to habitat loss ...