Paul Smiths, NY, Jun 09, 2011 — The Eastern Snapping Turtle can reach a size of three feet and 50 lbs. Martha Foley and Curt Stager introduce us to this large and testy reptile found throughout the eastern US.  Go to full article

Aug 11, 2003 — Driving in the North Country can sometimes be like navigating an obstacle course of wildlife -- deer, skunks, raccoons, frogs, and throughout much of the summer, turtles. Turtles like to lay their eggs along roadsides and become easy candidates for roadkill. Turtles live and reproduce for decades, some more than 60 years. When an adult is killed prematurely, it can have a big effect on turtle populations. Researchers at Clarkson University are trying to find out how often turtles cross the road and how to help them get safely to the other side. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article