From aufwuchs taken from the carapace of a smooth softshell turtle, Trionyx muticus, captured near Lawrence, Kansas, protozoa were observed. Thirty-eight species of Protozoa were identified to generic ...

On a warm, spring day, it's not unusual to see a row of semi-aquatic turtles basking in the sun on a log floating in a pond, small lake, stream, or wetland. A few species are found statewide, but the ...

Discover the elusive spiny softshell turtle of southeast Missouri. Unlike red-eared sliders, it suns on dirt banks and has a smooth, flexible shell. Learn more about this unique creature and its ...

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 ...

Freshwater turtles are dying throughout the St. Johns River watershed and baffling state wildlife scientists concerned about the die-off in at least three counties. The Florida Fish and Wildlife ...