The different species vary in size, with the largest being the Burmese ... They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some fruits. Freshwater turtles eat insects and aquatic larvae, ...

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 ...

Freshwater turtles are hosts to a variety of blood ... picture of their distribution and the relationships between different species of turtles and their associated parasites.

“Pond turtle” is something of a misnomer, because this reptile more frequently lives in rivers and spends a lot of time in terrestrial habitats. As the West Coast's only native freshwater turtle, the ...

Did you know there are more than 350 species of turtle living in the world – on land, in the sea, and in freshwater ... differences – as well as having different classifications depending ...

On Dec. 28, 2024, wildlife inspectors from Bangladesh’s Forest Department, following a tip-off, intercepted an intercity bus in Dhaka. They discovered two crates full of live turtles in the luggage ...

But pig-nosed turtles are different again ... Until recently, Australia recognized eight (32%) of its 25 freshwater turtle species as threatened with extinction. But we believe almost half ...

Most freshwater turtle species in Canada are endangered due to loss of habitat and modern human interference. Turtles are vital for healthy wetlands, and every saved turtle makes a difference.