There will soon be no doubt in your mind that snapping turtles are the most dangerous type of turtle you may ever encounter.

Turtles are fascinating creatures because they can live as long as humans, sometimes even longer. Their slow-moving ...

Snapping turtles are one of the oldest types of turtle around, having been around for approximately 200 million years – even during the time of the dinosaurs! The species also has a lifespan of ...

While it may seem surprising to find a turtle on a list of deadly reptiles, the alligator snapping turtle is a ... help control populations of other species, preventing overpopulation and ...

The KDWP’s Aquatic Species Recovery Program has been working to return the alligator snapping turtle to the state for years ...

Five different species of turtles live on the island: the snapping, the map, the painted, the spotted and the musk. Program operators have permits from the Canadian Wildlife Federation and other ...

While all tortoises are turtles, not all turtles are tortoises. These creatures are found in diverse environments, from oceans and rivers to deserts and forests, with each species uniquely adapted ...

The second thing you can do with a turtle is use its head as a trophy. While this doesn't do much, it's a fun little feature that allows you to keep count of the animal types you have successfully ...

Native reptiles and birds of prey will be showcased Sunday, Nov. 10 at Hueston Woods State Park Nature Center located at 6301 Park Office Road. “Reptile Show at Hueston Woods” is scheduled for 11 a.m.

One evening this past August, Marc Bourgeois and his daughter Justine were among the lucky participants of a very delicate undertaking. Starting last year, a handful of volunteers and scientists ...

Using underwater endoscopes, researchers have already discreetly filmed the freshwater cod taking refuge in several of the ...

On Oct. 26, the Friends of McIntosh hosted Daniel Sollenberger, state herpetologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Sollenberger discussed the variety of turtles and tortoises native ...