Turtles are one of the oldest kinds of reptiles on the planet. Their hard shell and slow-moving mannerisms make them unique pets. They’re hardy creatures and can be fun to care for. They may seem like ...

Turtles are unique pets that are entertaining to learn about and watch. Pet turtle care doesn’t involve as much hands-on training as dogs and cats, but turtles have particular needs like appropriately ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." The African helmeted ...

Sea Turtle: Sea turtles are ancient species, having been around since the time of the dinosaurs. Fossils from the oldest marine turtle date back 120 million years. Females and males are the same size ...

Sea turtles can live for decades, but climate change and human intervention may be cutting their lives short. One of the recurring questions in Disney’s Finding Nemo is: How old are sea turtles?

Jennifer Sevin is a co-founder and serves on the steering committee of the Collaborative to Combat the Illegal Trade in Turtles. Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, ...

These reptiles have roamed the oceans for 100 million years. We've put them at risk, but with a little help, they're rebounding. Green sea turtles congregate near a dock in the Bahamas. They were so ...