Native to ponds throughout the Eastern United States, from Texas to New York, the Eastern mud turtle is a popular pet choice due to its small size. These turtles are aquatic but compact, rarely ...

With half of all turtle species facing some risk of extinction, turtles are one of the world's two most threatened major vertebrate groups. A new report from the Turtle Conservation Coalition—a ...

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 ...

Shortly after I moved to the beehive state and started doing fieldwork with the Natural History Museum of Utah, I started hearing snippets of a new turtle found in the vast desert of Grand ...

Because of rising temperatures, more sea turtles are being born female. Cooling nest temperatures could help reduce the trend. Turtle conservation efforts must also address threats beyond climate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The leatherback sea turtle offers a rare look into ...