Category: Turtles & Tortoises Information & News
Arkansas Considers Ban On Commercial Harvesting Of Wild Turtles
The majority of turtles harvested in Arkansas from 2014 to 2016 were of breeding age. [...]
Loggerhead Turtle Treated For Red Tide Poisoning Released
Karenia brevis, also known as the Florida red tide organism can kill sea turtles. [...]
Florida Authorities Seek Person(s) Who Ran Over 8 Sea Turtle Nests
Sea turtle nests are protected by Florida state and federal law. [...]
Seychelles President Gifts Pair Of Aldabra Giant Tortoises To India
The Seychelles often gifts Aldabra giant tortoises to friendly countries as part of the country's diplomatic efforts. [...]
Louisiana Man Charged With Illegally Trading Box Turtles
Terrapene carolina is a protected species in Louisiana.
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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. [...]
News: 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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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.
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Hawaii Conservation Police Seek Info On Sea Turtle Killer
The green sea turtle is protected by state and federal law in Hawaii. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
