This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in a press release that a prehistoric species of turtle native to Florida is officially a federally threatened species under the Endangered ...

The common snapping turtle is infamous for being one of the most aggressive and powerful turtles in the world. Unlike the ...

The alligator snapping turtle, Macrochelys temminckii, is only found in river systems that drain into the Gulf of Mexico. These magnificent animals are the largest river turtles in North America ...

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

While in season, snapping turtles may only be hunted with a firearm or a bow, not with a flashlight and net as was reported ...

A lot of those species are closely related in family groups, but Jones said, "the snapping turtle is the only one in its family." What's more, the extended family of snapping turtles has a notable ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced Wednesday it has finalized listing the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The designation is ...

The agency said that the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is being listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act with a rule that will tailor protections to support its ...

The famed reptile emerged with her longtime mate late last month in the Chicago River near Goose Island. But a new, unnamed turtle in the area has conservationists wondering if there is trouble in ...

Kansas Aquatic Species Recovery Program More than six months after their first reintroduction into Kansas waterways, the alligator snapping turtles seem to be settling into their new home.

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture, and red-eared sliders require a ...

The Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle is now considered a threatened species, meaning it is likely to become endangered soon, but isn’t considered endangered yet. "The Suwannee alligator ...