Scientists team up in ‘unparalleled’ effort to protect Illinois’ endangered turtles from increasing threats

After the scientists found stable footing on a sand pit, a painted turtle and a snapping turtle, recovered from traps, became their first patients of the day. Getting word from a nearby team, they then prepared for the arrival of a Blanding’s turtle — the real star of the week. Read more: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/12/illinois-endangered-turtles-scientists/?clearUserState=true