Tag: Turtle
Pulling the stunningly unique painted terrapin back from the brink
For much of the year, the painted terrapin’s name doesn’t make much sense. The carapace of this large Asian river turtle is usually an...
Green Sea Turtles Recovering on U.S. Coasts
Turtles No Longer 'Endangered,' Now Only 'Threatened,' Thanks to Endangered Species Act
The success of green sea turtles’ recovery on the U.S. Atlantic and Pacific...
New Report: Spotted Turtle Among 10 U.S. Species Most Threatened by...
Turtle Once Common Across Eastern United States Has Lost Half Its Historic Range
ATLANTA— The spotted turtle has been named one of the 10 U.S....
State Endangered Species Conservation Efforts Receive $37.2 Million Boost Through Service...
Funding to 20 states will help collaborative efforts to conserve America’s most imperiled species.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is awarding $37.2 million...
