The common snapping turtle has some notable characteristics, including its pointed, beak-like snout, and a jagged row of “spikes” on its shell. “People often describe them as dinosaur-esque ...

Claim to fame: Northern map turtles were formerly known as “common map turtles,” but biologists have recommended the name change because the former name might mislead people into thinking ...

Aquatic turtles are enjoyable to observe, particularly the distinctive African sideneck turtle. They earned their name ...

Last week, 14 turtles were admitted to the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center after being struck by vehicles. Here’s what you can do to help keep turtles safe.

Michigan’s lakes, streams and wetlands are home to ten different species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting.

There are 10 species of turtles in Michigan, including the Blanding’s turtle, common map turtle, common musk turtle, snapping turtle, eastern box turtle, painted turtle, red-eared slider, spiny ...

The Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica) also known as the common turtle gets its name from the markings on its shell, which resemble contour lines on a map.

Formally known as the common map turtle due to its wide geographic distribution, its name was changed in 2000 so people would not assume it was abundant, Pitt said.

The northern map turtle is considered a species at risk in Canada, but in at least one eastern Ontario lake they appear to be doing slightly better. In Canada, the turtles with their distinctive ...

Map turtle females, for instance, can crush larger prey, like clams, which the males can’t—so there's less competition within the species for food, Pauly says. That's one way to keep the ...

The northern map turtle is considered a species at risk in Canada, but in at least one eastern Ontario lake they appear to be doing slightly better. In Canada, the turtles with their distinctive ...