The Blanding's turtle population has been declining over ... and wetlands conversion Increased number of predators consuming eggs from the nest Smaller habitats lead to a lack of genetic diversity ...

By David Schueller, Correspondent When Rich Lindquist spotted a large turtle near the fence of his Jordan backyard, he had no idea it was named Beatrice. Upon closer inspection, the turtle was ...

Ontario's Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision to acquit a North Bay construction company found guilty of damaging the habitat of Blanding’s Turtle, a threatened species in the province.

Proactive health assessments and extra care in handling also will be critical to protecting wild turtles in the state, including Blanding’s turtles, of which fewer than 500 are left in Illinois.