The red-eared slider and the painted turtle are both fascinating turtles that are popular pets around the world, with the painted turtle being second in popularity only to the red-eared slider. If you ...

Thinking about getting a pet turtle? Great choice! Turtles are low-maintenance, fascinating, and can live for decades. Don’t be surprised if some live even longer than their owners. But before you ...

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...

It’s not just bullfrogs that threaten other species in Cache Creek, it’s also the common red-eared “slider” turtle. Both the bullfrog and red-eared turtle are considered invasive species and are ...

Conservationists are releasing red-footed tortoises back into El Impenetrable National Park in Argentina’s Chaco province, in an effort to reintroduce the species to the region. The species is so ...

A juvenile Red-tailed Hawk is recovering at the Chattahoochee Nature Center after being hit by a car in Marietta; it suffered a concussion and eye injury. A box turtle from Douglasville was brought in ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nature videographer Michael McCarthy was flying his drone on Feb. 28 when he spotted a loggerhead turtle struggling in red tide waters 70 feet off Indian Rocks Beach and had it ...