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.

When a tree fell in a remote region of the Brazilian Amazon, local villagers noticed something big and very strange lurking ...

The discovery, made in a remote village in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest interior, included seven urns, two of which were larger ...

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.

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 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 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 ...

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 ...

Fifty-six Blanding's turtles were released into their natural wetland habitat June 4. Three partnering agencies, consisting of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Blank Park Zoo, and ...

The return of endangered nesting turtles to the Chandeleur Islands off Louisiana's coast is great news for wildlife -- and it could also attract some badly needed money for coastal restoration.

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.