Turtles are fascinating creatures, from their prehistoric origins to their fantabulous bony shell, as unique to each turtle ...

The box turtle and the painted turtle are both turtles from the family Emydidae. Both painted turtles and box turtles are ...

A Florida family planned their dream home, until protected tortoises took over. Now, they're paying $1,300 in taxes for ...

She added: “Almost all of the threats faced by sea turtles and their habitats are human induced. The consumption of sea turtles not only endangers the already endangered species, but it also poses ...

All marine turtle species are experiencing serious threats to their survival. The main threats are pollution and changes to important turtle habitats, especially coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University want residents in the Triangle area to be cautious of turtles crossing the ...

Now through September 1, immerse yourself in the world of Turtles, the new Fernbank exhibit that explores these beloved ...

It’s not every Tuesday you get to meet a turtle named after a candy, but that’s exactly what happened on this week’s ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. As part of its ongoing efforts to provide safe, reliable electric service, Eversource hosted its annual ...

It’s hard to imagine turtles in decline, but overexploitation for meat and the pet trade, climate change and habitat destruction ... by dispersing seeds. A box turtle that eats some strawberries ...

MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida zoo's oldest resident celebrated his 135th birthday and his first Father's Day on Sunday.