TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced final critical habitat protection today for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle. These highly aquatic turtles are found only in Pima County, ...

The other common turtle, the painted turtle, is much different. They are quite a bit smaller, reaching about 6 inches along the shell. These very aquatic turtles have colorful ... Sound may function ...

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 ...

In the UK, tortoises are land-dwellers, while turtles and terrapins are aquatic (terrapins are slightly ... This is due to several factors, including habitat loss (due to rising sea levels and ...

These creatures are found in diverse environments, from oceans and rivers to deserts and forests, with each species uniquely ...

The African sideneck turtle, or mud turtle, is a playful and unique freshwater reptile. These curious turtles have large eyes and what appears to be a broad smile that many keepers find amusing. Small ...

They are also referred to as the northwestern pond turtle. Their population is in decline due to disease, habitat loss and ... sparks concerns about flooding, aquatic trash and the environmental ...

As a candidate, President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly professed his love of clean air and water, but he also dismissed ...