The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

The eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina) is one of many wonderful turtle species native to Georgia. John Jensen, herpetologist with Georgia Department of Natural Resources, told me more about ...

The eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) was designated as North Carolina’s state reptile in 1979 because it was “the ultimate example of patience and North Carolina’s ...

Stanlee Fazi, 41, of Louisa, Virginia, has pleaded guilty in federal court in Alexandria to trafficking turtles in violation of the Lacey Act. Sentencing is scheduled for July 26. Fazi admitted that ...