I read a Miami Herald article about a new form of graffiti – painting wild gopher tortoises, native land turtles that get bigger than volleyballs. The article referred to a Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

The Outside Story shows how turtles have the capacity to withstand freezing temperatures in winter, some by freezing ...

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The Pacific Northwest has two native freshwater turtles, the Western painted turtle and the Western pond turtle. The pond turtle, found on the West Side, is state-listed as endangered in Washington.

SERVICE TEACHES THESE SKILLS OPERATING IN 275 LOCATIONS AROUND THE WOR. THIS MAY SOUND LIKE STRANGE ADVICE, BUT NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME OFFICERS ARE REMINDING ALL OF US NOT TO PAINT TURTLES. THIS ...

Welcome to The Painted Turtle where children with serious medical conditions celebrate just being kids! Through innovative, camp-based programs that offer a great big dose of fun and support, children ...

Climate change could contribute to the demographic collapse of the painted turtle, a species that has temperature-dependent sex determination. A scientist is sounding the alarm about the painted ...

In this Moment in the Wild, Purdue wildlife technician Zach Truelock introduces the painted turtle, how to identify the species, its mating rituals and what is its preferred habitat. Learn more inside ...

Wildlife in Southwest Florida can face an array of challenges in order to survive. Natural predators, hurricanes, vehicles and the constant growth and development taking place that impacts their ...

The painted turtle was brought into the wildlife center with a puzzling injury. “After assessing the injury, we are convinced there is only one logical cause, he was struck by a golf ball!” the New ...