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 ...

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 ...

Turtles are unique pets that are entertaining to learn about and watch. Pet turtle care doesn’t involve as much hands-on training as dogs and cats, but turtles have particular needs like ...

Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than ...

Turtle populations cannot take that kind of a hit with that much removal coming out of the wild.” Wildlife trade experts believe that poaching — driven by growing demand for pets in the U.S ...

Of the 20 infected people who shared with the CDC how they contracted the infection, 16 reported having contact with a pet turtle. "The true number of sick people in an outbreak is likely much ...

Filmmakers Kaitlyn Schwalje and Alex Wolf Lewis decided to make a movie about Snowy the pet turtle after spending Thanksgiving with him one year. Their short documentary is both an investigation ...

Aungst, who says she was an avid comic book reader as a child, remembers noticing a mail-order ad for newborn pet turtles in the back pages of one of her comic books. The newborn turtles came with ...