These can't be just any wetlands — the spotted turtle needs clear, clean water; a soft substrate; and aquatic or emergent vegetation. The species' specific behaviors and habitat needs make the spotted ...

A new proposal from the Trump administration has sparked concern among wildlife advocates and conservationists across the ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm the turtle and ...

Spotted Turtle Technician for The Orianne Society. "These turtles are an imperiled species, and identifying new habitats helps us better understand and protect them." Three of the turtles were ...

Spotted turtles housed at the Stark Parks Wildlife ... The turtle, which is considered threatened in Ohio due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, plays a vital role in the wetland ecosystem.

These can't be just any wetlands — the spotted turtle needs clear, clean water; a soft substrate; and aquatic or emergent vegetation. The species' specific behaviors and habitat needs make the spotted ...