The spiny softshell turtle has been put on the country's endangered species list, despite extensive efforts in places like London to keep the population growing. The continuing decline of the turtle ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada acquired two hectares of land in the Eastern Townships to protect the habitat of the endangered spiny softshell turtle, the group announced Thursday. It said the ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - While Vermont wildlife officials continue their work to protect the population of spiny softshell turtles, there’s a new concern if climate change is impacting the threatened ...

The creature paddling leisurely in the gin-clear water at Balmorhea State Park, in far West Texas, was the approximate size, shape, and color of a buttermilk flapjack. When I crouched along the grassy ...

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 Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scott Gillingwater, a species at risk biologist at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, holds a spiny softshell turtle. ...

Spiny softshell turtle Canada's most distinct animal in evolutionary terms Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The most ...

They might have a reputation for moving slowly on land, but a long-running reptile research conservation program is racing to help restore a species of endangered turtles. The Southern Ontario at Risk ...

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 ...