Alligator snapping turtles, like the one seen in this file photo, were classified as endangered in Kansas in 1974. The state has begun a reintroduction program to bring the creatures back to Kansas ...

Riverview Park and Zoo has played a vital role in expanding the population of the critically endangered Sulawesi forest turtle. Hatched on Feb. 9, Indy is the fifth successful hatchling to survive ...

Painted turtles sunning themselves in a pond. Why are sea turtles endangered? Discover the human impact on North American turtles and learn about the steps we can take to help. When I was young, my ...

Blanding's turtle is a threatened species in Iowa. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation ...

(NEWSER) – The days of the white-throated snapping turtle (Elseya albagula) appear to be numbered, according to the Australian government, which has recently declared them critically endangered. If ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Locally, turtles' nesting season runs from about mid-May to mid-June. Motorists kill thousands of turtles trying to cross roads to get to their nesting sites. Seven of the state's 10 native turtle ...

While freshwater turtles in Canada have finished laying eggs, they are still likely to encounter danger from vehicle traffic as they remain mobile near roadside areas. Preventing turtle mortality is ...

Dallas Huggins holding an ambassador Wood Turtle during a NH Turtle Rescue education event at the Nottingham Library. Turtles are on the move in New Hampshire this time of year, in search of nesting ...