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 ...

One of the world’s largest and least studied freshwater turtles has been found in Cambodia’s Mekong River, raising hopes that the threatened species can be saved from extinction.

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) in Sanibel, is looking after a mama softshell turtle, after she was hit by a car. "Softshells are a freshwater species found in many ponds, lakes ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued an order last week to temporarily stop the take or transport of all freshwater softshell turtle species or yellow-bellied ...

Conservationists confirmed that a Swinhoe’s softshell turtle found in Vietnam is female, reigniting hope for saving the species. Video by Wildlife Conservation SocietyCredit... Supported by By Rachel ...

While the most famous wildlife in Austin is undoubtedly the colony of bats living under the Congress Avenue Bridge, paddling below that bridge is another conspicuous animal that deserves more ...

Phnom Penh, Cambodia (May 16, 2007) – One of the world’s largest and least studied freshwater turtles has been found in Cambodia’s Mekong River, raising hopes that the threatened species can be saved ...