Why it matters: Enforcement of an archaic liquor law served The Painted Turtle at Lake Nokomis a surprise buzzkill for summer fun — and profits — after it took over the popular beachside spot ...

Only the snapping turtle and the painted turtle are really common across New York. Snappers are the largest New York freshwater turtle, reaching shell lengths of 19 inches and weights of 70 pounds.

In Algonquin, Canada, a freshly hatched painted turtle faces mortal danger - she must cross Highway 60. If she makes it she still has a forest of giants to travel through before she reaches the ...