RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Four baby Eastern box turtles — a species with a plummeting population in Virginia — were recently hatched at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, including rare turtle twins ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

Scientists visited Hon Lao Island and found two critically endangered turtles being kept as pets. Photos show the first-of-its-kind sighting. Screengrab from YouTube video shared by Thinking Nomads On ...

Two rare albino Blanding’s turtles have hatched at the offices of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, experts said. Jeffrey Eisen Unsplash Two “extremely rare” albino Blanding’s turtles have hatched in ...

GRAND ISLE, La. (WVUE) - Dozens of people gathered on Grand Isle Beach to witness the return of one of the world’s rarest sea turtles to the Gulf of Mexico. Fifteen Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, ...

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 ...