Adopting a turtle is a long-term commitment – many turtles can live for 50 – 100 years. Land turtles are low-maintenance pets that can form bonds with their humans. A pet turtle’s longevity ...

Turtles are beloved for their calm nature and unique personalities, making them fascinating pets. Land turtles, in particular, have a unique, quiet charm that offers effortless companionship.

Most turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic, while tortoises live on land. Tortoises, however, are often good swimmers ... Learn more about turtles and tortoises at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and sea ...

A lock was damaged at the Mel and Stevie's enclosure at Dudley Zoo Two endangered turtles thought to have been stolen from their zoo enclosure have been found Keepers noticed the Coahuilan Box ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After more than a week under the care of the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research and the Houston Zoo veterinary department, more than 40 sea turtles were returned to the ...

The Komodo dragon is the heaviest lizard on earth. It lives on land. Reptiles can also live in the water like turtles. And sometimes both like the green anaconda. Nearly all reptiles lay eggs.

Houston Zoo, NOAA-Fisheries, Sea Turtle, Inc., Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas General Land Office, Texas Master Naturalist, Gladys Porter Zoo, University of Texas, Mission-Aransas ...