This baby danger nugget (Common Snapping Turtle) from DuPage County was awarded the "Best Turtle of the Week" position. So cute, so pudgy, so polite, and not yet figured out that it is a snapper [...]

This stubborn Blanding's boy from DuPage County swiped the position of 'Worst Turtle of the Week' by completely being uncooperative during blood draws, swabbing, and his physical exam. His long nails destroyed more than four [...]

I present this adorable Blanding's juvenile from DuPage County as the 'Best Turtle of the Week.' They were fantastic for their workup and cheesed for our shellfie. 10/10 would examine again <3

What does a week of aquatic turtle work look like for an ornate box turtle gal? Pretty much just a lot of water... Marg and Maddie This past week, one of our ornate [...]

Another successful Blanding’s Bowl! We had an exciting first week of July with our Blanding’s Bowl Competition, where the WEL team, Lake County, and others battled for the Championship title on the largest turtle trapping [...]

What information is collected when you find a turtle?  This week we are focussing on a common question most of the WEL team has been asked by friends, family, and the general public. The general [...]