MDC also asks the public to leave the turtles in the wild. Taking a wild animal, whether a turtle or another species, and ...

Motorists may see some reptilian friends on the roads this spring season. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges ...

Motorists may see some reptilian friends on the roads this spring.  The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges drivers to be cautious and give turtles a break.

As spring warms up Missouri’s roads, motorists may spot more than just blooming flowers and green trees—they might encounter turtles on the move. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is ...

Common turtles spotted on roads include three-toed box turtles, ornate box turtles, red-eared sliders, painted turtles, Mississippi mud turtles and even snapping turtles. Turtles emerge from their ...

A wild eastern box turtle who was kept as a pet for decades has been rehabilitated by a rescue in New Jersey and got her ...

A wild eastern box ... other turtles because of her decades-long captivity, she's been burrowing into the ground as her injuries heal and exploring the natural world in an outdoor habitat.

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Monáe's distinct style and flourishes with oversized hats, whimsically tailored suits and ornate bow ties personify the dandy style. As Monáe and the rest of the starry guest list arrive in ...