The Missouri Department of Conservation is sending out their yearly message to those on the roads as turtles become more active.

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Vehicles are one of the leading threats box turtles face in Missouri according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.

As spring warms up Missouri’s roads, motorists may spot more than just blooming flowers and green trees—they might encounter turtles on the move. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Conservation is warning drivers to watch out for turtles on roadways this spring. According to MDC, these reptiles are often hit by cars during ...