As spring blankets Texas in a wave of blooming wildflowers and budding trees, another seasonal sign is quietly creeping ...

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).

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 ...