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 ...

If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

With their leathery, pliant shells, Eastern spiny softshell turtles — the only species of softshell turtles found in New England — are especially vulnerable to predators. Since 1987, they’ve been ...

KURE BEACH, N.C. (WNCT) –Twelve rehabilitated sea turtles will be released from the care of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher on Thursday. The five Kemp’s ridley and seven green sea turtles ...

On one of the coldest mornings ever in Florida, a young green sea turtle flailed through freezing surf. Too stunned to swim, ...

Bassoon the Kemp's ridley sea turtle is eating on his own again after several weeks of daily acupuncture treatments at Baltimore's National Aquarium Bassoon the Kemp's ridley sea turtle is moving a ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Four sea turtles were released at a local salt marsh Tuesday morning after months of rehabilitation with the South Carolina Aquarium. The South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle ...

Bringing a turtle home might feel like a relaxed, low-maintenance choice compared to a playful dog or a demanding fish tank. But the truth is, these slow-moving reptiles come with long-term ...