This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this ... neck, limb or tail injuries; whether the turtle is gravid; and presence of internal injuries (not easy to determine).

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is warning drivers to use caution when driving near freshwater ... turtle by only its shell and do not grab the animals by the tail.

This prehistoric-looking freshwater turtle is known for its spiked shell, strong, beaked jaws and worm-like tongue for luring fish. The alligator snapper faces a predicted 95% decline in 50 years and ...