Turtles are one of the oldest kinds of reptiles on the planet. Their hard shell and slow-moving mannerisms make them unique pets. They’re hardy creatures and can be fun to care for. They may seem like ...

Keeping a pet turtle must be so easy. You put water into a glass tank, add a turtle, then presto — you have everything taken care of! This couldn’t be further from the truth. Turtles are, in my ...

You read it here first: The Senate was up to passing an amendment to lift the 1975 ban on those little pet turtles baby boomers had growing up. And yesterday they did it. The vote was 93-1, passing a ...

From the second I opened the box, I knew this turtle was special. Blake’s Ranch sent a healthy, beautiful little guy who instantly stole the show. I had his tank prepped, but watching him explore it ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...

Of course, seeing an entire family of sea turtles is awesome, but somehow, that's not even the best part. Right after all of ...

Global warming is real. Ice is melting; sea level is rising. Here are a few personal experiences that prove my point. I have had a pet turtle for 12 years. When I “adopted” Pricilla she was full grown ...

MyDNR – Indiana’s Outdoor Newsletter, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR): This summer, you may see turtles crossing roadways to find places to nest. Here’s how you can safely lend a helping ...

What the shell? Red-eared slider tortoises appear to be one of the culprits in an ongoing Salmonella outbreak. (Photo: MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images) So far, public health officials have interviewed 17 ...

For pet owners, aquarium goers and nature lovers, turtles are a spectacle to behold with intricate shells and long lifespans. Turtles exist in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Red-eared sliders, ...