Scientists visited Hon Lao Island and found two critically endangered turtles being kept as pets. Photos show the first-of-its-kind sighting. Screengrab from YouTube video shared by Thinking Nomads On ...

California’s native Western Pond Turtle tends to lie low during the winter. But in the warmer months, it’s at its most active. You might occasionally spot the turtle basking on a sunlit log around ...

Vermont banned the import and sale of pond slider turtles, including red-eared sliders, to protect native species. Pond sliders compete with native turtles for resources and can spread diseases.

Red-eared slider turtles can live a good life in a secure outdoor pond, and can be quite entertaining to watch. Credit: Braastad family photo In 1975, red-eared slider turtles with shells measuring ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

Getting a pet is a big commitment. Pets require time and money. They also need to be cared for properly. The question is, are turtles a good pet for you? Turtles are great pets to have if you want ...

On a small island off the coast of Vietnam, a cow herder paused near a rice field and noticed a brown and yellow creature hidden under the grass. He picked up the animal and decided to keep it as a ...