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

Eastern box turtles thrive at this Benton Harbor nature center with its diverse habitats. Researchers hope to find out why.

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

Box turtles also have a hinged plastron (bottom shell) that allows them to close up shop in the front and rear, creating a “box” that protects their entire body from predators. Formerly, the eastern ...

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

Would you shell out a few extra bucks every year to help rescue wild turtles? A bill in the state legislature would create a ...

Monday, July 14, four museums on the south side of the National Mall are closed due to an HVAC issue. See Plan Your Visit for details.

Eastern box turtles can be identified by the hinged sections of their shells. When threatened, the turtle can close its shell to protect otherwise vulnerable body in bone and forming a “box.” ...

Eastern box turtles can be identified by the hinged sections of their shells. When threatened, the turtle can close its shell to protect otherwise vulnerable body in bone and forming a “box.” ...

Wildlife rehab staff at Chattahoochee Nature Center are treating a hawk struck by a car and a turtle that was attacked.

The box turtle and the painted turtle are both turtles from the family Emydidae. Both painted turtles and box turtles are popular pets across the world. They have a similar appearance, with colorful ...