The yearly decline of the western painted turtle population could be an indicator of the state of an ecosystem's water ...

After moving to Plymouth in 2023, Kelly Olson had to quickly come to terms with the realities of suburban life. One reality came in the form of two painted turtles hit by a truck just feet away from ...

Only the snapping turtle and the painted turtle are really common across New York. Snappers are the largest New York freshwater turtle, reaching shell lengths of 19 inches and weights of 70 pounds.

In Algonquin, Canada, a freshly hatched painted turtle faces mortal danger - she must cross Highway 60. If she makes it she still has a forest of giants to travel through before she reaches the ...