GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With the warm weather finally here, humans aren’t the only ones out exploring West Michigan. Turtles are on the move, which means you’re more likely to encounter one along ...

Adult turtle mortality from vehicle strikes is a preventable threat to these reptiles, several of which are threatened or of special concern in Michigan. Residents can help turtles by safely assisting ...

As we drive or walk down our driveway bordered with wetlands and vernal pools, forested wetland, and tag alder swamp, we see incredible wildlife. One day last fall, I shouted, "Stop, stop the truck!" ...

Wood turtles in the wild aren't easy to find — for humans at least. Personable in captivity but wily in their natural habitat, the turtles are on the move in spring and summer, foraging for food.

A potential new setback to the contentious One Lake development project comes down to the Pearl River Map Turtle, a species named for its distinct map-like shell pattern, that is unique to the Pearl ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It has been another successful spring for John Ball Zoo’s conservation team. Zoo officials announced Wednesday that their conservation team has released 24 Eastern box ...