To help reduce the risk of bladder stones in captive tortoises, it’s important to ensure that the animal has access to fresh ...

Doctors at a South Shore animal hospital treated a turtle with a baseball-sized bladder stone on Wednesday.According to a ...

After class, you decide to sit down on a bench overlooking one of UNCW’s several small ponds. This break is much needed; ...

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only ...

Discover the story of rare eastern box turtle hatchlings — including twins — and how their survival offers new hope for a threatened species in Virginia.

Phuket officials rescued a sea turtle with a fishhook injury as another died from wounds caused by entanglement in discarded fishing gear.

Donating to charity shops is a great way to pass on preloved items and help raise money – but there are some items you often ...

Remote and wild, Indonesia’s Raja Ampat region has been considered sacred by locals for centuries. New coral conservation ...

"Without pairing those efforts with real investment in pollution control, especially wastewater infrastructure, we’re asking ...

Turtles and tortoises, though related, exhibit key differences. Turtles are primarily aquatic with streamlined shells and webbed feet, suited for swimming and varied diets. Tortoises are land-based, ...

Nanaimo and Area Land Trust reports that almost two dozen endangered western painted turtle nests have been recorded this ...

All three sea turtle species have laid "astounding nesting numbers," officials said in a Sept. 18 news release.