A turtle's shell is part of its body and skeletal system, growing and healing along with the animal. "Putting paints and ...

When a Kentucky woman purchased a home in the town of Campbellsville, she had no idea that she would also be taking in an ...

Bright yellow and orange markings give this Eastern box turtle a distinctive appearance as he rests beside his caretaker. Native to the eastern United States, this little turtle has a patterned shell ...

A tiny Eastern box turtle shows why its shell is one of its most impressive features. The expert wildlife handler explains how these turtles can pull their entire body inside and use protective flaps ...

Maryland wildlife officials are considering changing the rules for keeping and breeding some reptiles and amphibians that are native to the state. WBAL-TV 11 News explains why and what officials say ...

China’s exotic pet market is driving a spike in animal smuggling, U.S. wildlife officials say. But these turtles are getting a second chance. Credit...Elias ...

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More than 200 box turtles have now been recovered following an illegal dumping incident in Cranford, as officials wind down the collection effort. The Township of Cranford said 208 box turtles had ...

To figure out why Eastern box turtle numbers are dropping across Virginia, Smithsonian researchers are turning to some surprisingly low-tech tricks. Mike Bock Earlier this summer, Smithsonian ...

Eastern box turtles take their nest building responsibilities seriously. A female may wander for hours, sometimes days, scouting for a spot with the right thermal conditions to make a nest. Once she ...

The large number of box turtles were discovered near the Rahway River in Cranford, N.J. Cranford Health Department & NJ Department of Fish, Game, and Wildlife Over 100 box turtles were found near the ...