MDC also asks the public to leave the turtles in the wild. Taking a wild animal, whether a turtle or another species, and ...

Motorists may see some reptilian friends on the roads this spring season. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges ...

Common turtles spotted on roads include three-toed box turtles, ornate box turtles, red-eared sliders, painted turtles, Mississippi mud turtles and even snapping turtles. Turtles emerge from their ...

As spring warms up Missouri’s roads, motorists may spot more than just blooming flowers and green trees—they might encounter turtles on the move. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is ...