“Pond turtle” is something of a misnomer, because this reptile more frequently lives in rivers and spends a lot of time in terrestrial habitats. As the West Coast's only native freshwater turtle, the ...

WEST LINN, Ore. -- To really appreciate the art and the heart of Jan Rimerman, you have to start with her turtles. “Baryshnikov is a Russian Tortoise and he’s quite sassy,” Jan said holding up the ...

CHICO — The western pond turtle in Butte County is currently shaking in its shell, due to habitat alteration and introduced species that are killing off the local reptile. The western pond turtle, or ...