As a budding naturalist growing up in the concrete-heavy environs of Boston, I would regularly thumb through my family’s collection of nature books and daydream about the creatures within. One species ...

Box turtles have high home territory fidelity and often stay in the same home range their entire lives. And speaking of their entire lives, these turtles can live upwards of 30 years.

Most of the injured are eastern box turtles, a species labeled of “special concern” by conservationists. Known for their distinctive orange-and-yellow markings on dark brown shells, about 80% ...

Box turtle populations across the eastern United States have been dwindling for years. Habitat loss, vehicle strikes and collection of turtles for the pet trade have greatly contributed to the ...

If you see an Eastern Box Turtle in the Wissahickon, you have encountered an extraordinary animal! Originally Published: November 23, 2024 at 8:13 AM EST ...

Each year, the first full week in May marks the National Eastern Box Turtle Week; please join me as we shell-ebrate our state reptile! If you happen to see one while visiting the gardens here at ...