The black soft shell turtles, which are often termed "vultures of the water" for its critical scavenging role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems, were in abundance in rivers in Assam and parts of ...

Like other soft-shell turtle species, they are thought to have the ability to extract oxygen from the water through their skin, which helps them stay underwater for long periods of time.

A pet turtle might be an appealing addition to a household, but they require specialist care which is not to be undertaken ...

“Covering the carapace with paint prevents the turtle from absorbing UV light, which can deform the shell and be absorbed into the bloodstream," said Lauren Barkley, the manager for von Arx ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Three months after a car hit an eastern box turtle in D.C., leaving her shell severely broken, the wildlife rehabilitation center working with her said it was hopeful ...

Inside the Everglades, Michael Kennedy-Yoon looked out into the sawgrass marsh with binoculars. The New York resident spotted ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Three months after a car hit an eastern box turtle in D.C., leaving her shell severely broken, the wildlife rehabilitation center working with her said it was hopeful she ...

They also took a liking to “itchies,” an enrichment term our team uses to describe a turtle scratching their shell on PVC enrichment made by volunteers. “Poppy is a shy turtle, but they love ...