Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common snapping turtle crosses the road after laying eggs. Busy roads can be particularly dangerous for turtles, even with the ...

NEW ORLEANS -- It's a marvelously ugly beast, with spiked and ridged armor, a sharply hooked beak, a fishing lure in its mouth and a nasty bite. But the alligator snapping turtle's hard shell holds ...

Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely assisting ...