An Ohio animal conservation center is warning about the dangers of painting turtles’ shells after one died in its care. Stark Parks in Canton, Ohio, says a dehydrated turtle found wandering around a ...

An environmental scientist at Harrisburg University recently found the shell of an extinct, previously unknown turtle species at a fossil site in Tennessee. The discovery of the painted turtle – which ...

New Hampshire wildlife officials are urging the public to stop painting turtle shells, even if people are doing it with good intentions. Fish and Game officials on Tuesday shared photo of a snapping ...

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Harrisburg University of Science and Technology professor has identified an extinct species of painted turtle, one that is entirely new to science. Dr. Steven Jasinski, a professor ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Dr. Steven Jasinski, a professor at Harrisburg University’s Science and Technology department has identified a previously unknown extinct species of the painted turtle, dating ...

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.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earlier this month, an anonymous rescuer brought a painted turtle ...