Feeding turtles and tortoises right means mimicking their natural diet; the wrong foods, even common ones, can be harmful.

Two passersby encountered a “mystery” on a rural dirt road — an endangered sea creature over a mile from the water in Florida ...

Painted turtles are the most common aquatic turtle in all of North America, and they live throughout large portions of the United States and Canada. Their name is derived from their colorful ...

If you dreamed of turtles swimming in the water last night, you’re not alone, but what does it mean to dream of turtles in ...

However, because of their high metabolic rate, leatherback sea turtles have a body temperature that is noticeably higher than that of the surrounding water. Turtles are classified as amniotes ...

In the UK, tortoises are land-dwellers, while turtles and terrapins are aquatic (terrapins are slightly fonder of the land than turtles). But in the US, turtle covers all three. The American ...

Snappers are the largest New York freshwater turtle, reaching shell lengths of 19 inches and weights of 70 pounds. They can be found in a variety of water systems, from pristine Adirondack lakes, ...

Turtles are generally aquatic or semi-aquatic, while tortoises are land-dwellers with dome-shaped shells and sturdy legs.

As cleanup projects gradually improve water quality in one of Brazil’s most polluted waterways, early monitoring suggests the ...

Turtles are wonderful pets and can be great fun to observe and interact with, but they have some very specific needs that's why we've rounded these tips for taking care of pet turtles. One amazing ...

“This time of year, we have an influx of injured turtles, box turtles, snapping turtles, and other water turtles that come to us because they’ve been hit by a car, or they’re sick or ...

Turtles are typically aquatic while tortoises inhabit land. These reptiles show unique adaptations in breathing, diet, and reproduction. Despite their slow pace, they have endured for millions of ...