Freshwater turtles represent a vital component of aquatic ecosystems through their roles in nutrient cycling, seed dispersal and habitat engineering. Many species exhibit slow life histories, with ...

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 ...

The study of freshwater turtle parasitology has evolved considerably over recent decades, moving from traditional morphological assessments to advanced molecular techniques. This research domain ...

By Ana Bermudez Researcher Ligia Pizzatto dug a small hole in the ground on the sloping banks of Ryan’s Lagoon in southeast ...

Australian freshwater turtles are facing an alarming trend. Almost half of these species are listed as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered. Despite its highly restricted range, many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This one-ton turtle once ruled South America’s rivers — ...

Australian freshwater turtles support healthy wetlands and rivers. Yet one in three turtle species is threatened with extinction. And there is still much we don’t know about them. In today’s special ...

Nocturnal basking has only recently been reported in wild freshwater turtles, but this study suggests that the behaviour is widespread and occurs in many species. Postdoctoral Researcher at La Trobe ...

As temperatures rise, the turtle nesting season is beginning. There are several hundred species of turtles, but many of them nest in the summer and early fall. Many turtle species, including ...

Turtles are instantly recognized by the shell on their backs, but across species, there are some incredibly unique heads that ...