What is the 'most Canadian' animal? Spoiler: it's not the beaver, or the moose. A new study ranks species of terrestrial vertebrates in Canada by their level of Canadian evolutionary distinctness: the ...

A male spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) being vibrated on the tail.

The spiny softshell (Apalone spinifera) is available live in Chinatown fish markets along Mott and Grand streets. Those who enjoy looking in those cardboard boxes (either approvingly or disapprovingly ...

AMES, Iowa – A new study led by an Iowa State University scientist sheds light on how organisms have evolved to address imbalances in sex chromosomes. The study looks at a species of softshell turtle, ...

The hidden-necked turtles Apalone spinifera and Staurotypus triporcatus whose genomes have been assembled (Credit: Nicole Valenzuela). Credit must be given to the creator. No derivatives or ...

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A spiny softshell turtle’s head emerges from a shallow pool of water. Spiny softshell turtles lay eggs in Missouri this week on sand- and gravel bars along streams and ponds. Take a canoe or kayak out ...

The movement of riverine animals can greatly impact the distribution of genetic variation among populations. The limited dispersal of reptiles and amphibians can produce significant genetic ...

AMES, Iowa - A new study led by an Iowa State University scientist sheds light on how organisms have evolved to address imbalances in sex chromosomes. The study looks at a species of softshell turtle, ...