Scientists have decoded the genome of the western painted turtle, one of the most abundant turtles on Earth, finding clues to their longevity and ability to survive without oxygen during long winters ...

Look beyond the western painted turtle’s colorful stripes and you’ll find an animal that seems to have nearly magical powers. A baby western painted turtle can freeze solid, and as long as nothing ...

In today's lesson that shouldn't have to be taught, the Atlantic Wildlife Institute is urging the public not to paint turtles. The institute recently treated and released a wood turtle that had ...