A potential new setback to the contentious One Lake development project comes down to the Pearl River Map Turtle, a species named for its distinct map-like shell pattern, that is unique to the Pearl ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will add new protections for a rare turtle whose ridged shell looks like a topographic map, with the goal of keeping it from going extinct. The federal agency has ...

Understanding the romantic life of Manning River turtles led to the first successful breeding of the reptiles in captivity and a release of the next generation into the wild Barrington River.

Our award-winning photographers travel the state, country and globe each week to hold truth to power, and snap some sweet ...

On a clear, hot summer afternoon along the Bogue Chitto creek at Walker’s Bridge Water Park in southern Mississippi, Noah Devros dives into the murky water with a flashlight and cheap plastic dive ...

River turtles are remarkable survivors, showcasing resilience in the face of relentless challenges. From the moment hatchlings emerge, they confront predators on land and in water, racing against ...

There are many different types of turtles in the world, but almost none are as unique and specialized as the Mary River turtle. They feature barbs on their faces and have tufts of green, hair-like ...