Painted and snapping turtles are most commonly seen as they move from wetlands to dry areas to lay eggs during peak nesting ...

An environmental group says steep banks, loose sand and low water levels are resulting in extremely low clutch numbers.

A female snapping turtle digs a hole to lay her eggs. Once they are laid, she won't return to them, so your land is likely safe from encounters. Credit: Diana Bowley / BDN With snapping turtle ...

The number of healthy, mature turtles that had been struck and killed on the road was incredibly upsetting to see,” a ...

Observe from a distance and avoid disturbing the area.

Snapping turtles will be migrating across the Western Highway, and officials are looking for help in getting them through the road safely. The group has built nesting mounds and temporary fences to ...

A record number of turtles are dying on Long Island as they wake from hibernation and cross roads to lay their eggs, only to be hit by motorists, wildlife experts say. Karen Testa, of Turtle Rescue of ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A snapping turtle that possibly wandered nearly a mile in Aberdeen from what is a common habitat for turtles was likely looking for a place to lay eggs. “The main reason ...