The state Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June, and asking motorists to “Give Turtles a Brake.” According to a DEC news release, ...

You wouldn’t normally see the words “turtle” and “lightning-fast” in the same sentence, but common snapping turtles have skills that put Olympic athletes to shame. Although some people in the comments ...

This is one of my annual public service nature announcements: Be on the lookout for turtles in the road as you drive around. They’ve begun moving about after their long winter nap. This is the time of ...

Turtles are known for being slow, and they typically can’t run fast. However, sometimes unexpected situations can lead to surprising outcomes—like a turtle seemingly sprinting. A video going viral on ...

State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton on Wednesday reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June, and she encouraged motorists to “Give ...