The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...

Blanding’s turtles can close their yellow-spotted black shells most of the way ... All three of our region’s hinged-shell ...

Here are five types of turtles that do well in captivity and make great pets. Due to their small size, spotted turtles make great pets for people with limited space. As adults, these little guys ...

The spotted turtle is listed as a species of special concern ... If they do not relocate these sites, it may harm the animals in the long run. If you have pet turtles, it is important to give them a ...

The DWR stated poaching and trafficking of turtles, mostly for illegal pet trade, poses a major conservation ... disease screenings before the specific spotted turtles could be released.

Police said Kimberly Savino, 43, allegedly kept more than 20 animals in "cruel" conditions at a home in Middleborough.

In recent months, stolen pets and bizarre pet theft incidents have stirred up communities on both sides of the San Diego and ...

The case included 292 animals, including 184 spotted turtles ... Poaching and trafficking of turtles, primarily for the illegal pet trade, is a major conservation problem, often resulting in ...

That public access has been made possible by the creation of the Spotted Turtle Trail. The Spotted Turtle Trail Project will create a continuous 15-mile trail connecting the parks and reserves ...

The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...