The ornate box turtle is the subject of fieldwork this week in western Lee County, part of the 15th year of a box turtle health survey — the largest and longest in North America, researchers say.

Five turtle species inhabit Western North Carolina. Snapping, musk and painted turtles are primarily found in streams, lakes and ponds. The elusive and rare bog turtles are found in the habitat ...

Let’s celebrate by learning about our three most common turtle species here in Western North Carolina. First is the eastern box turtle. These small turtles live on land and are some of the most ...

A Freehold man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a scheme to smuggle more than 1,000 box turtles that were illegally collected in Oklahoma. William T. Gangemi knowingly facilitated the purchase and ...

There are 10 species of turtles in Massachusetts and six of them are on the Endangered Species List. Two endangered species in western Massachusetts are the eastern box turtle and the wood turtle.

Nebraskans now have an official state reptile: the Ornate Box Turtle. Nebraskans now have an official state reptile: the Ornate Box Turtle. Skip to content. NOWCAST KETV NewsWatch 7 at 10:00.