ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued an order last week to temporarily stop the take or transport of all freshwater softshell turtle species or yellow-bellied ...
A news release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) landed in our inbox, explaining what to do if you see a sick turtle. While it can be confusing to discern what to do ...
Florida wildlife officials have banned the harvest and transport of some freshwater turtles as a deadly virus spreads among certain species. The turtle bunyavirus, or TBV, has no known cure and is ...