NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday that it is proposing threatened status for alligator snapping turtles-- huge, spike-shelled reptiles that lurk at the bottom of lakes ...

The Anjuna–Caisua Biodiversity Management Committee calls for Vagator beach to be officially recognized as a turtle nesting ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed with scientists and environmental groups that the Blanding's turtle, which is hanging on in Minnesota, may warrant federal protection. The turtle is among ...

NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing threatened status for alligator snapping turtles — huge, spike-shelled beasts that lurk at the bottom of slow waterways, luring prey to ...

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) = Alligator snapping turtles are huge, spike-shelled reptiles that lurk at the bottom of lakes and slow waterways. Their numbers, however, are dwindling. Every state in their ...