The operation was upended after investigators found more than 200 parcels destined for Hong Kong containing 850 turtles worth ...

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 ...

"Cute little fella!" Gardener shares photos of unexpected visitor in yard: 'Looks like you're about to get a lot more of them' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Flint Hills Discovery Center stands tall in the heart of Manhattan, Kansas, buzzing with curiosity. Visitors of all ages come to explore the hands-on exhibits, the beautiful views and the history ...

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 ...

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. Many people may not know, but ...

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 ...

National School Picture Day is just around the corner! We leaned on Oklahoma’s photogenic wildlife for tips to help find your smile, strike a pose, and stay your adorable and wild self. After each tip ...

The red eyes of the “SAVE the BOX TURTLE” on Aug. 17 instantly compelled my attention. In June 1993, I thought I saw a rock in the middle of the road, however the rock moved and I stopped to see. It ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Caldwell, Kansas, is the Ornate Box Turtle capital of the world. The story designation dates back to 1986 when a sixth-grade class in Caldwell realized that the state of Kansas ...

Huntman says turtles aren’t exactly fun. “With the turtle, you go on a hike, it'd have to either be a very short hike or a very slow hike,” he says. Doug Huntman nestled his box turtle back into her ...