Turtles have inhabited Earth’s waterways for over 200 million years, quietly playing crucial roles in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems. These remarkable reptiles serve as nature’s custodians of ...

CHICAGO—Krystyna Kurth likes to begin her tours of the river cutting past the city’s post-industrial area with a word association game. Kurth, coordinator of conservation action at the Shedd Aquarium, ...

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.

KIRKLAND, Wash. - A local lifeguard helped safely remove a snapping turtle that was found underneath the dock at Juanita Beach Park. Kirkland Parks and Community Services (KPCS) took to social media ...

KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located ...

The Marshfield Fair offers a wide variety of food vendors, from traditional fair foods to more exotic options. Many of the food vendors are family-run businesses, some of which have been operating at ...

Watch an ancient snapping turtle and alligator get fed at The Reptile Zoo! Learn about these fascinating creatures and their eating habits. Experience the thrill of seeing them up close! Trump issues ...

At least 10 snapping turtles, many of them egg‑laying females, have been mutilated and either killed or left to die along the Lake Road in Perry. Boyden Lake residents are outraged, says resident ...

When a crab wandered too close, the Godzilla snapping turtle didn’t hesitate. What follows is a primal, slow-motion clash that feels like a scene from a monster movie. Ozzy Osbourne’s cause of death ...

Turtles possess several biological and ecological characteristics that make them exceptionally well-suited for environmental monitoring. As long-lived species—with many freshwater turtles living 30-40 ...