The U.S. government is proposing a new level of protection for certain freshwater turtles, concerned that a massive increase in overseas demand for the reptiles could hurt their long-term prospects.

Vermont's native spiny softshell turtle population is bouncing back with new records set in 2025 thanks to conservation ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials say they’ve arrested two men for poaching thousands of turtles and selling them. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission news release ...

What Kind of Turtle Is in the Video? In his pond, Zak notices his fish are acting strange. That’s when he discovers a softshell turtle has taken up residence. The reptile seems to have come from a ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...