Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals ...

Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...

Explore the incredible life cycle of river turtles, embodying resilience as they battle predators, habitat loss and climate threats for survival.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says public health officials are investigating after a salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles has appeared in multiple states. The CDC says in an ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Those considering getting a pet turtle should think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced outbreaks of Salmonella have infected small turtles, according ...

Fifteen people in 11 different states have reported an illness connected to the outbreak; five of those individuals have been hospitalized The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ...

NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina is part of an outbreak of salmonella cases linked to small turtles. It’s one of 11 states across the U.S. that are named in the outbreak. CDC data shows 26 people have ...

KANSAS (KSNW) — A nationwide salmonella outbreak is linked to the sale of small turtles online. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Kansas is one of the eleven states ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people about kissing small turtles, saying the affectionate gesture could lead to salmonella. In an investigation notice published ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 8 (Reuters) - Endangered sea turtles and other marine wildlife have found refuge in a new coastal rescue center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Threatened by erratic weather ...

Between January 21 and January 26, U.S. Geological Survey experts, working with partners, volunteers, and community members from Port St. Joe, rescued endangered or threatened sea turtles that were in ...