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

Tularemia is an infection typically found in squirrels, wild rodents, certain birds, and rabbits. It's a rare disease that affects no more than 200 people per year in the U.S. Aside from ticks, ...

A common snapping turtle, a species designated as ecologically disruptive in Korea, was discovered in a park in Incheon, ...

Every spring, someone in my town posts hand-drawn “turtle crossing” signs near the roads where turtles lay their eggs. I’d ...

This baby snapping turtle at Fenney Nature Trail is already showing an "attitude" even at his very young age! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Sort of cute, sort of creepy, turtles are a part of summer in Upper Michigan. We like to be in the turtle’s watery wonderland ...

Officers with the Manitowoc Police Department are investigating a dog bite incident after a man was reportedly bitten by a loose dog while getting into his truck on ...

According to Everglades National Park in southern Florida, Florida redbelly turtles (Pseudemys nelsoni) are often seen with ...

Snapping turtles are a prohibited species in Washington. Despite this, one common snapping turtle was found along the Pend ...

A snapping turtle that possibly wandered nearly a mile in Aberdeen from what is a common habitat for turtles was likely looking for a place to lay eggs. “The ...

Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) But one type of turtle is actually incredibly quick, at least with its ...