A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly ...

The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic vegetation and carrion found in ponds and other bodies of water. Most turtle species actually help maintain ...

Like other breeds, western painted turtles require a tank with water, a basking area, and a UV light. Mississippi map turtle. This turtle has a unique dorsal fin along the back of its shell and is ...

Most turtle species are helpful to the aquatic ecosystem. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...

So, what can you do to keep sea turtles safe on the water? Boaters should be vigilant, ready to slow down or steer clear and, if you do hit a sea turtle, stand-by and immediately contact 800-2 ...

Most of Florida’s 26 turtle species would be grateful to be rescued from a busy road and escorted to the nearby water body to which they were headed. But while no turtles can breathe under water ...

A half-shell turtle species that swam in China's coastal waters 220 million years ago is the oldest turtle known to date, a new analysis of fossils reveals. The turtle had a belly shell, but its ...