The Pacific Northwest has two native freshwater turtles, the Western painted turtle and the Western pond turtle. The pond turtle, found on the West Side, is state-listed as endangered in Washington.

Scientists say slowing down and watching for turtles on the road can save their lives as nesting season peaks across Lake ...

The box turtle and the painted turtle are both turtles from the family Emydidae. Both painted turtles and box turtles are popular pets across the world. They have a similar appearance, with colorful ...

People of all ages and their pets seem to make a beeline outside for spring’s first blue-sky days, but no creature appreciates them quite like Minnesota’s Western painted turtles. This well-known ...

A wayward snapping turtle could be taking a bite out of the population of endangered turtles at a lake in Abbotsford, B.C. "Snapping turtles are... we call them our garbage cans. They're bottomless ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists advise Oregonians to be on the lookout for turtles on roadways, bike paths or trails. During the months of May through July, ...

Minnesota’s turtles got new protections as of Monday, Jan. 1. In 2023, state lawmakers approved a law eliminating the commercial harvest of two species — western painted turtles and snapping turtles.

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Turtle shell fragments scattered around the nest boxes confirmed his fears: 14 newly-hatched turtles were missing. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Chris Yee, who ...

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While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption. There ...