The species of Snapping Turtles found in South Dakota is the "common snapping turtle" (or known as Chelydra serpentina).

After seeing the pain caused by a plastic straw becoming lodged in a sea turtle's nose, a global call to action was made to ban them.

Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) ...

One lovely thing about turtles is that they never look busy. They calmly browse the forest or sun themselves on a log, appearing to live a life of leisure. Behind their chill demeanor, however ...

"Stretch was loved and adored by guests and staff alike, being a fantastic ambassador for his species. He will be dearly missed," Mystic Aquarium's Facebook post read.

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The population of the critically-endangered Bellinger River Snapping Turtle is predicted to adapt after major flooding impacted the Mid North Coast in May.

The sudden increase in snapping turtle sightings has piqued the curiosity of wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and the general public alike. These prehistoric-looking creatures, with their ...

Tami Gingrich moved this behemoth female snapping turtle off of the road. (Tami Gingrich photo) OK, I’ll admit it. I’m always the one tying up traffic when there is a reptile in the road.

YORK -- A female snapping turtle re-entered the wild after spending over a year in rehabilitation at the Center for Wildlife in York. She was released back into her home territory in Kingston ...