Clearwater residents Kaitlyn and Tim McCallum began to notice a shell-like growth on back of their newborn son, James A pediatric dermatologist in Orlando diagnosed James with giant congenital ...

And that is when the tide begins the come in and the waves reach these intrepid baby turtles, the mighty ocean has introduced itself to them, and their magnificent journey continues out into the sea.

According to Simpson, there are several species of turtles inside the Point Pelee National Park. These include Blanding's turtles, snapping turtles, map turtles, musk turtles, spiny softshell turtles, ...

The eastern spiny softshell turtle is currently listed as endangered, and the Sydenham River is one of only three remaining habitats for reproducing adults, officials with the St. Clair Region ...

But when released into the wild, Vermont wildlife officials say they can compete for food and habitat with native species, including threatened and endangered ones like the spiny softshell turtle.

Spiny softshell turtles aren't the only ones under threat. The team also monitors and protects nests of snapping turtles, map turtles, Blanding's turtles and others across the region.

In those 19 years, they have released 445 turtles that were rescued from disturbed nests and rehabbed. Officials say it’s a small part of critical efforts to restore the Eastern spiny softshell ...

The eastern spiny softshell turtle, which is found throughout Iowa and the central portion of the country, lives mostly in the water and utilizes a method of absorbing oxygen through their skin ...

Turtles of Iowa The eastern spiny softshell turtle, which is found throughout Iowa and the central portion of the country, lives mostly in the water and utilizes a method of absorbing oxygen ...