Kingston is home to five of eight different turtle species in the region: blanding’s, musk, map, midland painted and snapping ...

Turtles contribute significantly to the health of their ecosystems. For example, sea turtles help maintain healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs, which provide habitats for other marine life.

Whether it’s the discovery of a massive snapping turtle nicknamed Chonkasaurus ... lions and even beluga whales roam — or sleep — in their habitats from just beyond a panel of glass.

After strolling past the Southern River Terrapin, which happens to be one of the most endangered turtle species in the ... roam amongst visitors in this habitat. As tempting as it might be, visitors ...

Kansas wildlife officials are preparing to release more of a rarely seen species after initial success last year. Staff with ...

A massive snapping turtle was caught on video crossing an apartment complex parking lot in Jeffersonville Saturday.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Turtle, our FOX8 Pet of the Day! If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at Guilford County Animal Services, please call (336) 641-3401 or ...

Studies are suggesting that the box turtle popu­lation is dwindling, even as they remain common pets in many households.

The turtle is "probably the most popular pet aquatic turtle," according to the Veterinary Centers of America (VCA) Animal Hospitals' website. The turtles are native to the southern United States ...

He said it was a red-ear slider turtle, a species that is popular as a pet.The man — whose name was not released — was escorted from the checkpoint area by Port Authority police and ended up ...