Having a pet turtle can be great! While they may not be as cuddly as a dog, cat, or guinea pig, in return, they don’t bark and beg for food. Many domesticated animals can live off of human food.

What Turtles Can Teach Humans About the Science of Slow Aging. New data shows that several types of the shelled reptiles can slow—and even stop—aging if the environmental conditions are right.

Because the animals have lifespans rivaling those of humans, pets like parrots and tortoises easily outlive their owners, especially if purchased later in the human's life.

Beaufort County’s favorite visitors are only days away from arriving. And if Amber Kuehn, a marine biologist and director of Hilton Head Island’s Sea Turtle Patrol, has her prediction right ...

Review: 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' finds its human center Latest big screen adventure for the pizza-loving turtle gang is fun, pop culture savvy and is topped with a message of ...

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 ...

As World Sea Turtle Day approaches on Monday, an expert explains threats to sea turtles and their ecological importance along the coasts of the Commonwealth. As waters begin to warm in late spring, ...

Turtles go back to the Triassic period, about 200 million years ago, said Michael Jones, state herpetologist with the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.. From a human perspective, most ...

Turtles can become obese just like humans and many other animals. Overfeeding your turtle can make them gain excess fat, causing them trouble when pulling their arms and legs into their shell. To ...

Having a pet turtle can be great! While they may not be as cuddly as a dog, cat, or guinea pig, in return, they don’t bark and beg for food. Many domesticated animals can live off of human food.