When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

There are many different types of turtles in the world, but almost none are as unique and specialized as the Mary River turtle. They feature barbs on their faces and have tufts of green, hair-like ...

Each year during the spring and early summer, small turtles nestled below the ripples of Audubon Park Lagoon begin courting, mating and, eventually, nesting. Once their courtship is over, female ...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Biologists say the sea turtle season in South Carolina has gotten an early start and a visit from a type of turtle seen less than once a decade. The Department of Natural ...

Researchers at Iowa State University are studying the genetics of three types of turtles with the ultimate goal of helping people survive life-threatening incidents, like heart attacks. Nicole ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The St. Johns River has a wonderful and diverse variety of wildlife. The river’s vertebrate wildlife includes all the fish species ...

Delaware has 15 native turtle species, and many are currently migrating to lay eggs. Drivers should be cautious of turtles crossing roads and, when safe, help them across in the direction they were ...