A July 16 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) claims a major university in Indiana made a shocking announcement earlier in the week. “Forensic scientists at Purdue University announced today ...

Federal officials are warning rafters to watch out for and report invasive snapping turtles that have been multiplying in Oregon’s Rogue River.

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only for defense, but the truth is far more interesting. These reptiles have ...

Snapping turtles have jaws strong enough to bite off fingers. ©Joseph M. Arseneau/Shutterstock.com Turtles aren't known for their speed. In fact, it's usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins ...

Locally, turtles' nesting season runs from about mid-May to mid-June. Motorists kill thousands of turtles trying to cross roads to get to their nesting sites. Seven of the state's 10 native turtle ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - After a decades-long disappearance, a species of snapping turtle is set to make its way back into Kansas waters. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks announced in June ...

State wildlife officials investigating the cause of waterfowl found at Mile Square Regional Park with mutilated bills say the injuries appear to be the work of snapping turtles, though some animal ...

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Loss of wetlands, changes in habitat hydrology from dams and agricultural tile drainage, viruses, and poaching put turtle ...