Bears are perhaps the most famous hibernators, with their winter slumber often depicted in popular culture. During hibernation, bears enter a state called torpor, where their metabolic rate ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — Meet Rupert, an eastern box turtle you can find at the Tanglewood Nature Center! At 28 years old, ...

Eight species of this animal exist throughout the world, all of which are found in North and South America, Asia, and Europe. Despite their distance, all of these bears have one thing in common: they ...

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you’re looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect ...

She lured Tiptoe from his hutch with bell peppers, covered him with a blanket and, with the help of family members, hoisted all 175 pounds of the tortoise — which is a lot of tortoise — into the back ...

Former Disney star China Anne McClain has come under fire after she posted a video of herself in Hawaii touching turtles.

During hibernation, they use even less energy, which could help them live longer. Turtles and tortoises aren’t the same, but both have sturdy shells that make it hard for other animals to eat them.

Students in Teacher Page Sole’s Turtle Classroom, along with Paraprofessional Kristen Bunce, have engaged in discussions ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

Black bears are the only species of bears that live in the Bay State Many bears remain active in the winter, as opposed to hibernating, if there is adequate food. Have you ever been on a nature ...

Yared Nuguse never dreamed of being a professional runner, let alone an Olympic medalist. Aged 14, his sporting achievements ...