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 ...

While both belong to the same scientific order (Testudines), they’ve evolved in unique ways depending on where they live and ...

Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than meets the ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that beachgoers can help nesting sea turtles and their emerging hatchlings, along with shorebirds and flightless ...