I have a special interest in snapping turtles because I grew up within an easy commute of Philadelphia and went to college ...

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.

According to Everglades National Park in southern Florida, Florida redbelly turtles (Pseudemys nelsoni) are often seen with ...

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 ...

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.

The Sea Turtle Preservation Society put out a plea on social media asking beachgoers to look for turtles that may be stuck ...

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of magnetoreception, the ability of animals like birds and sea turtles to navigate ...

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 ...

While the world recently erupted in applause after seeing astronaut Subhanku Shukla perform a perfect somersault in space, it ...

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 ...