With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – ...

Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing and how to keep fracture sites 'water-free'.

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 ...

Turtles are fascinating animals. They are surviving reptiles from prehistoric times and come in a wide range of sizes.

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

MALKANGIRI: In a major crackdown, forest officials seized 489 Indian softshell turtles weighing around a tonne and arrested two persons in this connection. The accused Prasanjit Gharami and ...

Michael Eastwell (UK) rescues an eastern long-necked turtle trying to cross a busy road to reach water. Michael pulled over on a busy road to rescue this turtle, which had retreated into its shell in ...

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 ...

The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed ... These can't be just any wetlands — the spotted turtle ...