"Rapid responses, for example policy changes, are needed." Officials issue notice after huge invasive turtle was spotted in ...

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

"Just keep taking good care of your pet and never release it into the wild." Officials impose ban on sale of popular pet available at most major retailers: 'Can also transfer diseases and parasites' ...

Hampered by climate change, rising temperatures, and beach erosion, endangered sea turtle populations already face an uphill ...

The most recently designated state symbol is Pennsylvania’s Official state amphibian. No, it’s not a frog or toad, it’s a ...

Under Vermont’s newly-passed Act 47 of 2025 the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider, is subject to new restrictions as of July 1, ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond ...