Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle ... depending on species. Dry-docked animals must be provided ...

A study in Science of the Total Environment has measured concentrations of PFAS—also known as forever chemicals—in Australian wildlife, following an analysis of freshwater turtle (Emydura ...

So how are these national treasures faring? To find out, we undertook the first comprehensive assessment of Australia’s freshwater fish species. We examined extinction risks and drivers of ...

The rehabilitation programme will target six freshwater turtle species and will be carried out at the Transit Treatment Centre (TTC) in Bavdhan, Pune. In keeping with its species-specific ...

This turtle is native to northern Vietnam, and southern and eastern China. It’s named after the Yangtze River in the Red River Basin and used to be a thriving species in the wetlands. It’s a ...

This freshwater species, also known as “Irwin’s turtle”, named after Steve Irwin ... Robert’s deep emotional connection to the moment is evident as he releases the baby turtle into the zoo’s pond.

Plus, one of the most imminent threats to these turtles is drowning in crab traps. To help, the Center for Biological Diversity is joining forces with 20 other organizations to secure Endangered ...

says it means the threatened freshwater turtle found in southern Ontario and Quebec has spent the longest stretch of time evolving independently from other species in Canada. The researchers ...

Turtles have inhabited our oceans for over 150 million years, ever since dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Yet today, six out of seven living species are considered endangered. They usually live in ...