Turtles are fascinating creatures because they can live as long as humans, sometimes even longer. Their slow-moving ...

However, lots of folks likely also remember the fear camp counselors struck into them by telling tales of the massive ...

Turtles belong to the most unique group of vertebrates, credit goes to their famous shells. While most people think of the shell as a shelter in the first place, it contains a lot of secrets ...

In a previous column, the author discussed the overall management of turtle shell injuries ... least 2 weeks in most cases of open shell wounds. Cleaning. Soft scrub brushes, toothbrushes ...

these prehistoric-looking freshwater turtles are known for their spiked shell, large claws and strong, beaked jaws. Alligator snappers spend much of their time underwater, attracting prey with ...

Long regarded as one of the longest-living pets you could ever own, turtles surprise many pet owners with how long they can ...

Scientists have found new evidence confirming that turtles once lived without shells. The almost-complete fossil dates back 228 million years and is bigger than a double bed. It was discovered in ...

Crawling on four legs in a shell was an adult snapping turtle who crawled from the rough and across the putting green. The reptile occasionally hid inside of its shell to avoid the sight of ...

PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a petition and legal victory from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed protecting the alligator snapping turtle under the ...