Snapping turtles are large freshwater turtles that are unable to withdraw their head and legs fully into their shells, and so have extremely powerful jaws that they use to defend themselves with by ...

The hum of insects blends with the breeze whispering through the treetops, and the lapping water. It is peaceful, but a sense of anticipation grows as Brad Crosbie approaches and opens a cage on a ...

Locally, turtles' nesting season runs from about mid-May to mid-June. Motorists kill thousands of turtles trying to cross roads to get to their nesting sites. Seven of the state's 10 native turtle ...