MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A new Vermont law banning the sale of a popular species of pet turtles is now in effect.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond ...

Watch as these endangered baby turtles are introduced to a custom-built habitat designed for safety, comfort, and long-term ...

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, provides the strongest evidence to date that cancer is extremely ...

Turtles, known for their long lives and large bodies, rarely develop cancer, a trait that researchers now say makes them ...

Under Vermont’s newly-passed Act 47 of 2025 the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider, is subject to new restrictions as of July 1, ...

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Our area's diamondback terrapins face threats from poaching and drowning in crab traps. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation is tracking the turtles and offering free bycatch reduction devices.

Do reptiles react to the changing moon cycles. Are they more active during the full moon? Mr. Wironen’s 4th grade, Reingold ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding state residents about the emergence of New York’s ...