Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Red crown rot, a soilborne fungal disease that can cut soybean yields by 70% in severe cases, warrants consideration as farmers in affected areas finalize their variety selections and management plans ...

In a remarkable stride for endangered species conservation, a group of trafficked turtles has been given a new lease on life. Rescued from the clutches of illegal wildlife trade, these turtles are now ...

ST. LOUIS — A silent but devastating fungal disease is creeping beneath the surface of soybean fields across Missouri and Illinois, threatening billions in agricultural revenue and shaking the ...

Turbo enjoying time swimming around in the turtle pond and getting good meals and exercise.(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance) Turbo is a pretty female red-eared slider turtle. Turbo recently arrived at ...

Red-eared slider turtles can live a good life in a secure outdoor pond, and can be quite entertaining to watch. Credit: Braastad family photo In 1975, red-eared slider turtles with shells measuring ...

The department posted an image of Middletown Officer Owens holding what appears to be a pickup truck headlight. Crash closes I-75 SB near Downtown Cincinnati It happened around 12:30 a.m. on I-75 ...

KIRKWOOD, Missouri (WJW) — An unusually shaped turtle is living proof of the impact litter can have on wildlife and the environment. “Peanut the Turtle has attracted attention all over Missouri, along ...

Aug. 25 (UPI) --The Missouri Department of Conservation celebrated the 41st birthday of Peanut, a red-eared slider turtle with a unique figure eight-shaped shell. The department celebrated Peanut's ...

KIRKWOOD, Mo. (KWCH) - Peanut the Turtle, a symbol against litter for 40 years, is celebrating her 41st birthday. Unlike the famous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Peanut’s distinctive figure-eight ...

Explore The Reptile Zoo's underwater world, home to rescued red-eared slider turtles. Get a close-up view of these adorable creatures in their aquatic habitat. Equestrian was crushed to death by horse ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - What was once a charming staple in the center of Mall St. Vincent in Shreveport has become the center of concern for an animal rescue advocate. The mall's turtle enclosure was ...