In just two years, the Bronx Zoo has helped rehabilitate hundreds of turtles that are believed to have been collected from ...

A wildlife photographer came to the rescue after spotting a turtle struggling on its back near Lake Apopka, Florida. Jim Uhing was exploring the area when he noticed the box turtle lying upside down ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Federal authorities say a man facing charges related to the theft of more than 1,800 wild turtles from Florida streams went so far ...

Florida wildlife officials say they've arrested two men for poaching thousands of turtles and selling them. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission news release says 39-year-old Michael ...

Vehicle strikes are a significant threat to turtles and tortoises in Southwest Florida. If it is safe, motorists can help a turtle cross the road in the direction it was heading. Turtles are unlikely ...

The arrest is part of a larger law enforcement operation called “Southern Hot Herps” targeting turtle poachers. Freshwater turtles are highly coveted in Asia's pet trade, where they are seen as ...