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 ...

When skiers hit the slopes, they’re used to seeing resort staff like ski patrol or lift operators, but the work that happens overnight to prepare the mountain often goes unseen. The new year is off to ...

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...

KEY WEST, Fla. — A 170-pound loggerhead turtle nicknamed “Molly” was back home in the warm waters of the Florida Keys on Tuesday after a successful surgery to remove a life-threatening tumor inches ...

A routine drive turned into a life-saving mission for one Southwest Floridian. Mia Lombardo made an unexpected stop on Interstate 75 to rescue a turtle in need. "I saw a turtle on the side of the road ...

Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the front line of a climate emergency. Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the ...

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., ...

Volunteers will pull up vegetation on nesting beaches to prepare turtle nesting sites for next year. In addition to threatened spiny softshell turtles, these nest sites are also used by map turtles, ...

The heroes in a half shell are back — but this time, they’re stranded across the river. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey,” directed by Kent Seki, takes the beloved ...

NORTH HERO — Vermont Fish & Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help at its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day, Saturday, Oct. 18, at North Hero State Park. Pre-registration is not ...

If Andrew Oestringer had brought his bass to a certified scale before filleting the fish, he would probably hold a new state record. Vermont Fish & Wildlife can’t accept the weight from a ...