Late November is our time of freeze-up. Freezing has been occurring for weeks by this time, but up until now, the ice has formed on smaller and shallow bodies of water: Ponds and swamps have carried a ...

A rare painted river terrapin hatchling discovered at the Smithsonian National Zoo is giving conservationists hope for the survival of one of the world’s most critically endangered turtles.

Winter arrived Friday and Monday is Christmas Eve. While we’ll be snug in our beds, anxiously waiting for Santa to arrive, the season of ice and snow can be quite different for wild animals, ...

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The box turtle and the painted turtle are both turtles from the family Emydidae. Both painted turtles and box turtles are popular pets across the world. They have a similar appearance, with colorful ...

While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption. There ...

Late November has three important seasonal events happening in the region as we move toward winter. I expect the ground to freeze during these chilly days. Also responding to the colder temperatures, ...