The CDC is warning the public about the health risks associated with tiny pet turtles. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is cautioning people to think twice before bringing home ...

Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii or Testudines characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield. The earliest known turtles date from ...

Alas, a turtle's shell is no match for a 2-ton automobile, and this time of year the carnage on roadways across New England involving these reptiles can ravage their population. Turtles, even those ...

How much is that turtle in the window? Maybe not a lot in terms of price. But beware — keeping turtles as pets can be a complicated responsibility. Before you bring that shelled cutie home, be sure to ...

Nearly one fifth of all reptiles — turtles, snakes, lizards and crocodiles — are on a slippery slope toward extinction due to loss of habitat, overharvesting and other factors, a new report says. The ...

Detroit — The Detroit Zoo is now caring for more than 1,000 turtles seized during an investigation of a man busted at the Detroit-Windsor tunnel with 51 live reptiles in his pants. The 1,007 ...

Western pond turtles have been subjected to many indignities over the years, but the latest threat to the sad-eyed reptiles comes from a surprising source — rampaging do-gooders. Wildlife biologists ...

If you’re looking for that special pet, a companion that’ll live 50 years or more, likes warm damp climates and doesn’t want to play fetch — petting, cuddling or any other manhandling for that matter ...

Turtles can be confusing animals, since they have characteristics that are traditionally associated with both reptiles and amphibians. For example, their smooth skin makes most people think of ...