Louisiana Man Charged With Illegally Trading Box Turtles
Terrapene carolina is a protected species in Louisiana.
Desert Tortoise Will Be Harmed If Nevada Public Lands Bill Becomes Law, Conservation Groups Say
Desert tortoises range from the Mojave and Sonoran deserts in California and can also be found in Arizona, Nevada, and areas in Mexico.
Bog Turtle Is Official State Reptile Of New Jersey!
The bog turtle is one of the smallest turtle species in North America.
Huge Alligator Snapping Turtle Caught And Released In Oklahoma
Alligator snapping turtles in the state of Oklahoma are a species of special concern.
New Mud Turtle Species Discovered In Western Mexico
Kinosternon vogti sp. nov shares the genus with 12 other turtle species.
Endangered Gopher Tortoise Lays Eggs In Florida Woman’s Front Yard
If all goes well, gopher tortoise hatchlings will emerge from the nest in late summer.
State Of Nebraska Looking For Volunteers To Help Shore Up Turtle Fencing
There have been fewer Blanding's turtle deaths after the fencing was installed in 2001.
Sea Turtle Found In Thailand With Stomach Full Of Plastic Dies
Plastic bags are often mistaken for jellies by sea turtles.
Human Cancer Treatments Successfully Treat Fibropapillomatosis In Sea Turtles
Fibropapillomatosis is wreaking havoc in sea turtles around the world.
Idaho Biology Teacher Who Allegedly Fed Puppy To Snapping Turtle Charged With Animal Cruelty
The charge stems from a March 2018 incident that caused worldwide condemnation of the teacher.
More Than 100 Freshwater Turtles Found Dead Along Florida’s St. Johns River
Softshell turtles are dying in Florida's St. Johns River system.
Russian Tortoise Lost For Seven Months Returned To Owner
Jill wandered away from a backyard party in October 2017.
Two Sixth Graders Raise $290 To Help Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Effort In Illinois
The “turtle champions” helped the reptiles by recycling nearly a ton of scrap metal that they sold for $290
Oklahoma Man Hit By Car And Cited By Police For Trying To Save A Turtle
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation says drivers should not attempt to move a turtle off the road in heavy traffic if no shoulder to park.
Wisconsin DNR Seeks Citizen Help ID’ing Turtle Crossing Hotspots
The data will be used to help make it safer for turtles to cross roads in the state.
Florida Man Arrested For Possession Of Endangered Gopher Tortoises Intended To Eat Them
The two gopher tortoises were returned to their burrows.
Man Who Shot And Killed Sulcata Tortoise Reaches Settlement With Owner
Merlin the sulcata tortoise was just 16 years old when he was shot and killed.
Florida Woman Rescues Injured Turtle On Road, Which Promptly Lays Eggs In Her Car
The turtle was given antibiotics and will soon be released back into the wild.
Florida Man Arrested In Case Of Gopher Tortoise Painted Red
A 37-year-old man was arrested for littering and possession of a gopher tortoise.
Turtle And Tortoise Adoption Event In Southern California Takes Place May 19
The club will educate attendees of the event on how to keep chelonians.
Florida Woman Finds Gopher Tortoise Someone Painted Blue
Paint on a tortoise's shell can cause significant health issues.
New Jersey Fourth Graders Testify In Favor Of Bog Turtle For State Reptile
The bog turtle is one of North America’s smallest turtle species and also one of its rarest.
Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Zoo Seeks Funds For Aldabra Tortoise Exhibit
The Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville, PA hopes to build a walk-thru Aldabra tortoise exhibit and is soliciting donations to help build it.
South Carolina Aquarium Will Livestream The Release of Two Rehabilitated Sea Turtles
The two sea turtles spent nearly a year in rehabilitation.
Ranavirus Confirmed In Canadian Reptile For First Time
The virus has been detected in reptiles in the United States, but not in Canada, until now.
Hawaii Conservation Police Seek Info On Sea Turtle Killer
The green sea turtle is protected by state and federal law in Hawaii.
North Carolina Police Officer Escorts Snapping Turtle Across The Road
Cpl. B.M. Glover, helping a snapping turtle across a two lane road in the town
Spartanburg Science Center Looking For Its Missing Sulcata Tortoise
Imhotep is an important part of the center's educational programming.
Microplastics May Have Negative Impact On Loggerhead Turtle Nests, Study Says
The presence of plastic pollution may negatively impact the incubation environments of loggerhead eggs.
UK Zoo Successfully Hatches Endangered Spider Tortoise
The spider tortoise hatchling is the first to be successfully hatched at a British zoo.
Thieves Steal Red-eared Slider From Mitchell Lake Audubon Center In Texas
Rocket was stolen right out of her outdoor enclosure by a group of teens.
Ploughshare Tortoise Listed 11th With Flat-tailed And Spider Tortoise On ZSL's EDGE List Of Endangered Reptiles
Experts believe the ploughshare tortoise will become extinct within the next 40 to 50 years.
Missouri Wildfire Leads To Dump Site Of 163 Dead Turtles
If you have any information regarding the illegal poaching of these turtles, the department is offering a $1,000 reward leading to an arrest in this case.
Dozens Of Longneck and Broad Shell Turtles Die In Australian Pond Retaining Wall Mishap
A city council in Wodonga, Australia drew down water in a pond that inadvertently caused the death of nearly 25 broad-shelled and long-necked turtles.
California’s Desert Tortoise Populations To Be Strengthened By Military Head Start Program
Desert tortoises will continue to be captive bred at the Air Force base where they have been since 2002.
More Than 10,000 Critically Endangered Radiated Tortoises Seized From Home In Madagascar
Even though the radiated tortoise is captive bred, the critically endangered species is still poached from the wild.
Florida Gopher Tortoise Found Covered In Red Paint And Concrete
The Florida FWC is offering a reward for information on who may have painted the tortoise.
Two Men Arrested For Poaching 80-Year-Old Alligator Snapping Turtle
Alligator snapping turtles are protected in the state of Oklahoma, Killing, possession and trapping of this species is prohibited.
Sulcata Tortoise With Broken Shell Gets Treated Via San Diego’s Spirit Fund
The tortoise fell off a 10-foot wall and landed on his shell, cracking it in several places.
Madagascan Big-headed Turtle Listed 1st On EDGE List Of Endangered Reptiles
The Madagascan big-headed turtle is the last surviving species in it genus.
Recent Sighting Puts Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle Population To Four Individuals
Yangtze giant softshell turtles are critically endangered with just four known animals left.
Zoological Society of London Releases EDGE Reptiles List Of Endangered Species
The list highlights the plight of 100 of the most vulnerable crocodilians, turtles, tortoises, snakes, and lizards
New Hampshire Fish and Game To Study Blanding’s Turtles
The Blanding's turtle can grow up to nine inches in length and has a life span of more than 70 years in captivity and in the wild.
Perth Zoo Issues Plea After Baby Loggerhead Turtle Poops Out Plastic
Zoo veterinarians treated a baby loggerhead turtle that had pooped out plastic debris it had ingested.
Endangered Mojave Desert Tortoise May Stop Potential Road Project In Utah
Conservationists are hoping a proposed road doesn't even make it to the planning stages because it may negatively impact the Mojave desert tortoise.
Sea Turtles Use Their Flippers To Help Them Eat Jellyfish
An array of photographic and video proof details how sea turtles use their flippers to eat their prey.
New Species of Freshwater Turtle Discovered in Papua New Guinea
Elseya rhodini is of the side-neck turtle family Chelidae
Bog Turtle One Step Closer To Becoming State Reptile Of New Jersey
The bog turtle, one of the smallest turtles in North America, may soon become the official state reptile of New Jersey.
Elongated Tortoise Stolen From Texas Zoo
An elongated tortoise is said to have been stolen from the Ellen Trout Zoo.
Rising Sea Levels Will Affect 90 Percent Of Coastal Freshwater Turtles, Study Says
Climate change may threaten coastal freshwater turtles.
Sale Of IUCN Red List Species Of Turtles And Tortoises Continues In Indonesia
The critically endangered ploughshare tortoise (Astrochelys yniphora) was commonly found for sale in Indonesia.
Texas Is Closer To Banning Commercial Collection Of Turtles On Private Lands
Texas is a step closer to making it illegal to commercially collect chelonians on private lands.
Idaho Officials Euthanize Snapping Turtle Which Was Allegedly Fed Dying Puppy
Threats of violence have been made against the school district, apparently for not firing the teacher.
50 Desert Tortoises Available For Adoption By Arizona Residents
Once in captivity, desert tortoises can no longer be released into the wild due to the potential for them to introduce disease to wild populations of tortoises.
Stolen Red-Footed Tortoise Found Safe
Huck was stolen February 21. He was found in a grassy area March 8.
Idaho Science Teacher Under Investigation For Feeding Puppy To Class Snapping Turtle
It is unclear if the dog was dead or alive, or what type of snapping turtle is kept at the school.
Minnesota Woman Celebrates 56 Years With Her Gopher Tortoise
George the gopher tortoise and Jeanna Smith have been together more than 50 years.
Video: Thief Walks Out Of Pet Store With 5 Baby Sulcata Tortoises
A thief in Wisconsin stole 5 baby sulcata tortoises from a Pet World.
Arizona Family’s Tortoise Escapes Yard, Gets Stolen By Three Men
Sheldon was stolen just outside his home in Glendale, Arizona.
Pet Turtle Helped Sandy Hook Elementary Students Heal
Shelley had been a mainstay since well before the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Women Who Tried To Save Snapping Turtle But Ran It Over May Face Charges
Two women in Alabama posted a video to social media of them running over a snapping turtle.
Researchers Discover Ancient Relative Of Red-Eared Slider
Trachemys haugrudi is closely related to modern turtles of the Trachemys genus.
Gopher Tortoises Hatchlings To Be Released In South Carolina
Close to 100 gopher tortoise hatchlings will be released in South Carolina to bolster wild populations.
Gopher Tortoises Are Comprised Of 5 Genetically Diverse Groups, Study Says
More than 300 species rely on the network of tunnels the gopher tortoise creates.
Popular Red-Footed Tortoise Stolen From Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World In Scotland
The 8-year-old tortoise was stolen right out of his enclosure on February 21.
Northern California Tortoise And Turtle Sanctuary Opens Adoption Center
The more popular species available for adoption include Russian, leopard, and sulcata tortoises, are well as box turtles.
Critically Endangered Cambodian Royal Turtle Nest Discovered
Conservationists with the Fisheries Administration (FiA), WCS in the Southeast Asian country found 16 eggs in a nest of the critically endangered royal turtle.
Rhode Island Police Looking For Man Who Allegedly Left Turtle Frozen In Enclosure
A red-eared slider was found frozen in its enclosure. Luckily it survived.
The Solution For Keeping Monitor Lizards From Raiding Sea Turtle Nests? Cane Toads
Researchers have found that dead cane toads placed on top of sea turtle nests deter monitor lizards from pilfering the eggs.
Florida Gopher Tortoise Day Is April 10
Gopher Tortoise Day is a fun informational day for the entire family.
Man Who Smuggled Turtles From Vietnam Sentenced To Three Years Probation
Turtle smuggler sent endangered reptiles via mail.
South Carolina Aquarium Receives $300K Pledge To Expand Sea Turtle Exhibit
The funds will help the aquarium build a new educational exhibit at the aquarium’s sea turtle area.
Desert Tortoise Mojave Maxine Leaves Burrow, Signaling Spring Has Arrived
Spring has arrived on the West Coast of the United States.
Two Men Sentenced To 7 Months Federal Prison For Poaching Sea Turtle Eggs In Florida
There is a thriving black market for sea turtle eggs in South Florida.
Auckland Zoo Successfully Hatches First Galapagos Tortoise In New Zealand
After a four month incubation time, the first Galapagos tortoise hatched December 30, 2017.
Western Pond Turtle In California With Cracked Shell On The Mend
The turtle was found in a Target store parking lot with a cracked shell.
Sea Turtles Found Cold-Stunned In Florida Released
Sea turtles that were found cold-stunned in early January have been released by Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida.
Facebook Is Major Sales Tool For Trafficking Critically Endangered Reptiles In The Philippines, Report Says
The social media site is used to illegally trade critically endangered species.
New York Man Sentenced To Six Months For Possession Of Stolen African Spurred Tortoise
Millennium was stolen in July from the Alley Pond Environmental Center in Douglaston, New York.
The African Chelonian Institute: Protecting The Turtles Of Africa
Although the decimation of some African chelonians has been well documented, many species are not listed on the IUCN Red List because there is almost no information about them
Scientists Use Drones To Count Olive Ridley Sea Turtles At Costa Rica’s Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
Drone footage revealed that sea turtle density during peak nesting season was about 2,086 reptiles per square kilometer.
East Coast Population Of Leatherback Sea Turtles May Be Downgraded From Endangered To Threatened Under ESA
The leatherback sea turtle is currently listed as endangered.
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Found Cold-Stunned On Oregon Beach Has Died
In spite of the best efforts by staff at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Turkey died January 8.
Video Showing Woman Sitting On Sea Turtle In Hawaii Goes Viral
The woman was told several times to move off the sea turtle.
Desert Tortoise In Midst Of Custody Dispute Gets Lost
Two parties met in court January 4 in an effort to determine if the tortoise’s owner will get information regarding the reptile’s whereabouts.
Escaped Sulcata Tortoise In Arizona Returned To Owner
This sulcata tortoise was returned to its owner after a day gallivanting around the streets and canals of Mesa, Ariz.
Warming Planet Causes 99 Percent of Reine Island Sea Turtle Hatchlings To Be Female, Study Says
Female green sea turtles on Raine Island outnumber males by 116 to 1.
Sea Turtles From Texas And Florida Affected By Cold Weather That Is Hammering East Coast
When turtles become cold-stunned, they are too cold to swim and float on the surface, where they can become dehydrated.
Galápagos Tortoise Breeds In The Wild For First Time In More Than 100 Years
The Duncan Island giant tortoise is one of the smallest of the Galápagos tortoises.
IUCN And Vietnamese Govt. Lauch Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Quang Ngai beaches on Ly Son Island have been breeding grounds in the past for green sea turtles), hawksbill turtles, and leatherback turtles.
Biggie The Aldabra Tortoise Celebrates 42 Years At Bristol Zoo
Biggie has been a resident at the zoo since 1975.
Tortoise Who Almost Died After He Was Hit By Car Doing Much Better
Spike was ran over by a car in June 2016. He has since healed and can walk more than three hours a day.
Monitor Lizards Now No. 1 Predator Of Loggerhead Turtle Eggs On Second Most Popular Nesting Beach In Australia
Researchers are unsure how the large lizards discover the nests, which are on the second most popular nesting beach for loggerhead turtles.
Airbnb Chastised For Airing Commercial Featuring Tourist Touching Hawaiian Sea Turtle
Tourists depicted in an Airbnb ad are shown touching a green turtle and got a magical experience, while Airbnb got chastised and was forced to pull the ad.
Research Shows Hatchling Sea Turtles Are Proficient In Energy Conservation
Researchers had expected the disoriented turtles to expend more energy than those collected from the nests, but found that the hatchlings were very proficient in determining when to take a rest
New Turtle Species Described In Alabama
The intermediate musk turtle sits morphologically between the stripe neck musk turtle and the loggerhead musk turtle.
Researchers Discover Snail-Eating Turtle Species In Thai Food Market
Malayemys isan, a species new to science, was discovered in a Thai fish market.
