I’ve always loved turtles. Since I was about 10 years old, I spent many summer days on foot or on my bike exploring streams and farm ponds near my home in southeastern Pennsylvania. Some days I’d get ...

Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...

Long regarded as one of the longest-living pets you could ever own, turtles surprise many pet owners with how long they can live. Whether you have a red eared slider or a map turtle, these reptiles ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida experiences colder temperatures, some wildlife could be impacted by the weather, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced. During the colder ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Nearly a third of the 101 dead or injured sea turtles found on Georgia beaches last year, had suffered injuries consistent with being hit by a boat, the Georgia Department of ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mother Nature welcomed back one of its endangered species on Thursday, a green sea turtle named Stormy. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center said Stormy washed up on Huguenot Park nearly ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...