A massive snapping turtle is lifted into view as the handler points out its huge claws, powerful jaws, and remarkably ancient appearance. He explains that these turtles hide in mud, remain nearly ...

Good morning, Chicago. As a heat dome builds in the Plains and “dangerous” record highs become a possibility for parts of the country, the Chicago area is forecast to experience at least three days of ...

For information to assist regulatory considerations, refer to Policy Statements and Guidelines, the Conservation Advice, the Listing Advice and/or the Recovery Plan. Threat Abatement Plan: Threat ...

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...

SOUTHBRIDGE ― This year has been anything but slow and steady for the Turtle Rescue League. In fact, it's already the busiest in the organization's history, and the need only appears to be growing.

This essay is the first in a series about traveling after confinement. Look for the next one this summer. The day after leaving prison, I inhaled ocean air for the first time in eight years. But it ...