Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals may be predators or herbivores. They may be large or small. The ...

Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern and midwestern states is depleting native turtle populations, including those of rare map turtle species that may already be at risk ...

As part of WWF's Floodplains Project in the Amazon river basin, freshwater turtles are being fitted with radio tags to monitor their whereabouts. This information will help develop new conservation ...

The study of freshwater turtle parasitology has evolved considerably over recent decades, moving from traditional morphological assessments to advanced molecular techniques. This research domain ...

YAMHILL COUNTY, Oregon — Conservationists in Oregon are racing to protect one of the state’s only native freshwater turtle species from becoming endangered. The Northwestern Pond Turtle, a semiaquatic ...

Conservation detection dogs are being deployed as a way to sniff out and monitor native freshwater turtle nests along parts of the River Murray. It's part of South Australia's first turtle management ...

Is there anything more harmless than a turtle? (Unless, I suppose, you’re a nice, leafy vegetable.) Turtles and tortoises—the main difference is that turtles dwell at least partially in water, while ...