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

This species is identified as “one of the world’s largest freshwater turtles.” During the late Pleistocene, the armored reptile existed for around 40,000 to 9,000 years. Maturin is named ...

Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern and midwestern states is depleting native turtle populations, including those of rare map turtle species that may already be at risk ...

With a shell length of about 180 centimeters, the species is one of the largest known freshwater turtles in the world. The armored reptile was named after the giant turtle "Maturin," a fictional ...

But humans aren’t the only animals to be concerned about. Freshwater turtles in Australia exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, experienced changes to their metabolic ...

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 ...

This prehistoric-looking freshwater turtle is known for its spiked shell, strong, beaked jaws and worm-like tongue for luring fish. The alligator snapper faces a predicted 95% decline in 50 years and ...

Freshwater turtles are hosts to a variety of blood parasites, particularly those belonging to the genus Haemogregarina. These parasites are significant in understanding the health and ecology of ...

Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing and how to keep fracture sites 'water-free'.

Researchers from Lingnan University published their findings on Tuesday, noting the city was the last stronghold in the world for the three species of freshwater turtles. The golden coin turtle ...

This is a preview page. Login through your institution for access. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt20q1vr6.1 From the spiny softshell, a sit-and-wait ambush ...

A turtle trauma centre in Peterborough, Ontario fights to save endangered freshwater turtles — using a combination of modern veterinary medicine and things from the hardware store. NOW STREAMING ...