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.  The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges drivers to be cautious and give turtles a break.

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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 ...

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 ...