They don't hibernate, so there's no complicated winter care, and they can live ... and their basking area stays warm. The Eastern Box Turtle is about as low-maintenance as a terrestrial turtle ...

Scientists aren't sure exactly why the events are increasing, but say it's likely attributed to a variety of factors.

The box turtles involved in the research are among ... when the animals will begin entering a dormant state for the winter. “The transmitters that are on the turtles now last for a year, so ...