I adore these beautiful turtles, and the people of Hawaii. We’re very sorry,” she added. Her father and manager, Michael McClain, added, “All our family loves and respects Hawaii and we ...

shell ulcerations and widespread mortality in the mollusks that the turtles eat. In addition, this beautiful turtle — with its spiked shell and intricate pattern of yellow markings — is prized for the ...

The 21 turtle species are all native to the United States, most to the southeast, and include powerful snapping turtles, beautiful map turtles, mud turtles, musk turtles and odd-looking but lovable ...