Tag: Turtles
Feds to decide if 2 Mississippi turtles need protection
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The federal government says it will decide whether protection is needed for a freshwater turtle found only in Mississippi and...
Descendants of extinct tortoise species found in Galapagos
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Conservationists working around the largest volcano on the Galapagos Islands say they have found 30 giant tortoises partially descended from...
US seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending. The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced...
S Carolina turtle patrol group finds two-headed hatchling
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - A group that monitors sea turtles in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has reported finding a two-headed Loggerhead...
Sharks to saiga, nations up support for endangered wildlife
GENEVA (AP) - From towering giraffes to bottom-feeding sharks and many species in between, endangered species got new protections under an agreement finalized Wednesday...
Officers stake out 2 airports, nab accused turtle trafficker
ATLANTA (AP) - An investigation involving two of the world's biggest airports and hundreds of turtles has led to federal charges that a man...
Officers stake out 2 airports, nab accused turtle trafficker
ATLANTA (AP) - An investigation involving two of the world's biggest airports and hundreds of turtles has led to federal charges that a man...
Officers stake out 2 airports, nab accused turtle trafficker
ATLANTA (AP) - An investigation involving two of the world's biggest airports and hundreds of turtles has led to federal charges that a man...
Chimpanzees spotted cracking open tortoises for meat
BERLIN (AP) - Scientists have observed wild chimpanzees tucking into an unusual snack: tortoises, whose hard shells they crack against tree trunks before scooping...
Arizona repository houses dead animals for use by tribes
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona Native American tribes on the hunt for animal hides, antlers, teeth and other parts for cultural and religious use...
