“Pond turtle” is something of a misnomer, because this reptile more frequently lives in rivers and spends a lot of time in terrestrial habitats. As the West Coast's only native freshwater turtle, the ...

On Dec. 28, 2024, wildlife inspectors from Bangladesh’s Forest Department, following a tip-off, intercepted an intercity bus ...

Founder Susan Baur says the group of 30 women, aged 64 to 85, are fueled by a shared love and wonder of the environment.

According to Wildlife Crime Control Unit inspector Asim Mallik, it was the largest-ever rescue of endangered freshwater ... brown roofed turtle (Kori Kaitta), and the yellow pond turtle (Holud ...

Freshwater turtles are hosts to a variety ... Finally, a study examining the blood parasite diversity in the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis found several distinct genetic lineages of ...

Turtles and tortoises move too slowly to pursue active prey. Tortoises are mostly herbivores, although some species will also eat carrion. They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some ...

Most turtles live in freshwater ponds, lakes or rivers. Others live in the ocean or on land. Some even live in forests or the ...

Along the beach are tide pools and freshwater ponds that are also a joy to explore, especially for children. However, the main draw here is observing the large sea turtles that sunbathe on the sand.

“Pond turtle” is something of a misnomer, because this reptile more frequently lives in rivers and spends a lot of time in terrestrial habitats. As the West Coast's only native freshwater turtle, the ...