Western pond turtles have been subjected to many indignities over the years, but the latest threat to the sad-eyed reptiles comes from a surprising source — rampaging do-gooders. Wildlife ...

Visitors can expect to see and touch about 40 turtles and tortoises at the open house, also held in October. Club members will answer questions about turtle trivia and provide hand-stamping with ...

Because box and wood turtles in Southwick are designated as special concern species, federal law mandates how much interaction those species can have with humans. And that means, don’t touch ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Fish and Wildlife is urging people not to touch turtles. Experts say keeping native turtles as pets is illegal because it can harm the turtle and pose threats to ...

Weighing as much as 34 kilograms, or 75 pounds, common snapping turtles have heavy, spiked tails and massive armoured shells — and can present challenges to drivers on provincial roadways.

I love turtles. I love the new turtle sculpture in the Portland Public Library. I have one concern: You aren’t allowed to touch it. It is beautiful, tactile and begs to be touched. When put in ...

In another pool, guests can touch honu, baby Hawaiian sea turtles, during hatchling season. Other animals on display include crabs, octopuses and sea cucumbers. All the marine life is native to ...