Since at least 1952, scientists have noted human impact on the painted turtle.

Much has been written about the different factors that harm the painted turtle.

Several private entities use the painted turtle as a symbol.

Fossils show that the painted turtle existed 15 million years ago.

The Painted Turtle is run with the help of volunteers.

The midland painted turtle appears to be moving east, especially in Pennsylvania.

In all, the most frequently chosen species, with four states naming it, is the painted turtle.

The painted turtle is not native to Nevada or California.

The introduction of non-native species is another threat to the painted turtle.

Taking painted turtles from and releasing them into wetlands can both be harmful.

Painted turtles may be found along the road as well as in ponds.

The park is named after the numerous painted turtles found in the park.

Painted turtles, dozens of them, sun themselves on rocks.

Even before opening day, however, another painted turtle had wandered in on its own and was seen swimming the pond.

The western painted turtle's consumption of plants and animals changes seasonally.

Painted turtles are most vulnerable to predators when young.

Painted turtles in Virginia have been observed waiting three weeks to nest because of a hot drought.

Pet releases are starting to establish the painted turtle outside its native range.

The longest-running study, in Michigan, has shown that painted turtles can live more than 55 years.

"Painted turtle: state reptile of Michigan" is a short song for children.

Three of the four states choosing the painted turtle credit school classes with initiating the process.

My painted turtle, who fell off a rock, turned upside down and drowned, was never much more than a curiosity.

The eastern painted turtle's diet is the least studied.

Searching for water, food, or mates, the painted turtles travel up to several kilometers at a time.

The turtle (Chrysemys Picta Bellii) is a common sight around many Colorado ponds and lakes.

Originally described in 1783 by Johann Gottlob Schneider as Testudo picta, the painted turtle was called Chrysemys picta first by John Edward Gray in 1855.