The Sonoyta mud turtle has evolved as an aquatic species in one of the driest parts of the Sonoran Desert. With webbed feet and an innate ability to swim, this turtle depends heavily on what little ...

Men impersonating environmental inspectors have stolen dozens of endangered mud turtles from a laboratory in Puerto Vallarta, ...

This ensures that your hands are nowhere near the turtle's head. The closer your hands are to their head, the more likely you will be bitten. Watch Where You Step When It Comes To Mud Turtles ...

They include the Florida softshell, the Florida snapping turtle, five species of mud turtles and four species of basking turtles, including several cooters. Alligator snapping turtles and red ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced final critical habitat protection today for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle. These highly aquatic turtles are found only in Pima County, ...

Most land turtles can retract their heads, legs and tails enough to protect themselves from predators. Some species, like mud turtles, can actually retract their limbs and then clamp the shell closed.