Read full article: 3 men shot, injured in Orange County, deputies say Katie Tracey rescued a turtle walking in the middle of the street near the Dubsdread Golf Course on Wednesday. (WKMG) ORLANDO, Fla ...

A routine drive turned into a life-saving mission for one Southwest Floridian. Mia Lombardo made an unexpected stop on Interstate 75 to rescue a turtle in need. "I saw a turtle on the side of the road ...

I love any animal that people are likely to describe as peculiar, and I had the good fortune to see one in Gainesville, Florida earlier this year. The Florida softshell turtle has a truly weird and ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials say they’ve arrested two men for poaching thousands of turtles and selling them. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission news release ...

The U.S. government is proposing a new level of protection for certain freshwater turtles, concerned that a massive increase in overseas demand for the reptiles could hurt their long-term prospects.

Quick Take Turtles bask in April to raise their body temperature, boost metabolism, and resume their seasonal activity after winter. Species such as painted turtles, sliders, and map turtles rely on ...

Identification of turtles -- Key to the turtles of the United States and Canada -- Chelydridae: snapping turtles -- Chelydra serpentina, snapping turtle -- Macroclemys temminckii, alligator snapping ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials say they’ve arrested two men for poaching thousands of turtles and selling them. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission news release ...