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Climate change is skewing turtle populations by altering hatchling sex ratios. Explore how temperature affects turtles, why ...

According to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (ncwildlife.org), the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) can be found in fields, forests and neighborhoods all over the state. As many ...

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...

We are already starting to see the arrival of newly hatched or born offspring here at the center. In almost all cases, young wildlife does not need our help. They are so small and helpless looking, ...

Mary Dansak of Auburn, Alabama, is a lifelong science educator, devout naturalist, equestrian, and writer of memoir and commentary. This volume is a selection of 70 of her weekly short articles from ...

'This is the best possible outcome for the twin turtles,' the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke said of the hatchlings' operation The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Two eastern Box ...

A homeowner was in for a surprise when they discovered an Eastern box turtle digging a hole in their garden. The homeowner took to Reddit on September 21 to share that the unexpected visitor had laid ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Four baby Eastern box turtles — a species with a plummeting population in Virginia — were recently hatched at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, including rare turtle twins ...

The mother turtle, suffering from a severe ear infection, laid her eggs in captivity while still recovering. The center was able to incubate the eggs, leading to this exciting hatching. Baby turtles ...

CALDWELL, Kan. (KSNW) — Many people may not know, but Caldwell is the Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World. The city is celebrating 40 years of the title by creating 12 unique pieces of art. “I ...

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden recently teamed up with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help a unique group of Dayton-area students find a new home. On Sept. 3 and 4, 21 box turtles ...