The best turtle varieties for beginners are male painted turtles. These include U.S. mud and musk turtles and male red-eared sliders. They are relatively easy to care for and don't require a lot ...

In this Moment in the Wild, Purdue wildlife technician Zach Truelock introduces the painted turtle, how to identify the species, its mating rituals and what is its preferred habitat. Learn more inside ...

In Algonquin, Canada, a freshly hatched painted turtle faces mortal danger - she must cross Highway 60. If she makes it she still has a forest of giants to travel through before she reaches the ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Painted turtle hatchlings began emerging Tuesday at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County headquarters in west suburban Wheaton. Forest Preserve ...

The western painted turtle is a blue-list species, meaning its habitats are at risk. Predation and habitat loss from human activity has specifically impacted the southern Interior population for ...