A spiny softshell turtle’s head emerges from a shallow pool of water. Spiny softshell turtles lay eggs in Missouri this week on sand- and gravel bars along streams and ponds. Take a canoe or kayak out ...

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Erie County Parks, Recreation and Forestry was excited to announce the spotting of a native turtle species possibly returning to its old habitats. On Tuesday, the parks department ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont’s native spiny softshell turtle population is bouncing back with new records set in 2025 thanks to conservation efforts. “This year we set a lot of records,” said Toni ...

The spiny softshell (Apalone spinifera) is available live in Chinatown fish markets along Mott and Grand streets. Those who enjoy looking in those cardboard boxes (either approvingly or disapprovingly ...

“I imagine the turtles are developing quickly this hot summer. The embryos in the earlier eggs of the season must have reached the point at which they begin involuntary movements. With the first ...

Daniel Summers was expected to make his first court appearance Monday afternoon, but it was postponed to Tuesday for unknown reasons. Officials said Lombardi remained a dedicated beautification ...