The Mississippi map turtle is a great pet for the experienced turtle enthusiast who wants an interesting-looking reptile. This aquatic turtle gets its name from the pattern on its shell ...
In addition, this beautiful turtle — with its spiked shell and intricate pattern of yellow markings — is prized for the pet trade and suffers from overcollection. The Center is working to end ...
Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern and midwestern states is depleting native turtle populations, including those of rare map turtle species that may already be at risk ...