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, ...

You wouldn’t normally see the words “turtle” and “lightning-fast” in the same sentence, but common snapping turtles have skills that put Olympic athletes to shame. Although some people in the comments ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Motorists on Fort Leonard Wood may feel like they are dodging more turtles than normal lately, and that is because in spring and early summer, the cold-blooded creatures are ...

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 ...

When my brother Jeff and I were young, Dad worked the night shift at what was formerly Lancaster Press. One summer night on his way home, after he made the turn onto Lampeter Road from Bridgeport, he ...

State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton on Wednesday reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June, and she encouraged motorists to “Give ...