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Forget the giraffes, gibbons and leopards. About a dozen visitors at the Turtle Back Zoo gathered one recent morning around ...

An experiment on reptile decomposition aims to shed light on a variety of paleontological mysteries, including why so many ...

Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

Thinking about getting a pet turtle? Great choice! Turtles are low-maintenance, fascinating, and can live for decades. Don’t be surprised if some live even longer than their owners. But before you ...

In this video, I went magnet fishing with my friend Lucas and rescued a small turtle from drowning in a canal using a t-shirt. We allowed the turtle to dry off before releasing it. During our ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world.

Choosing the right dog is a big decision and often harder than you might think, especially for first time pet parents. It’s not just about finding a dog that looks cute or has a fun personality, it’s ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Four baby Eastern box turtles — a species with a plummeting population in Virginia — were recently hatched at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, including rare turtle twins ...

LAGOS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Plastic pollution, discarded fishing nets and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on Nigeria's sea turtles, say conservationists battling to save them. "We're seeing ...

There are dozens and dozens of turtle types out there, but none is as recognizable as the box turtle. People across the world prize these paradoxically hardy yet delicate reptiles for their unique ...