Researchers suggest that an earthquake spooked a mob of sea turtles gathered together in a prehistoric sea. By Carolyn Wilke Gramma, a Galápagos tortoise described by her care specialists as “the ...

The St. Johns River has a wonderful and diverse variety of wildlife. The river’s vertebrate wildlife includes all the fish species in the water and birds in the air too. But there are also frogs, ...

Scappoose police found two dead tortoises and two turtles in need of medical care while searching a home connected to a ...

Turtles and tortoises, recognized for their hard shells and ancient lineage, thrive in various environments. Turtles are typically aquatic while tortoises inhabit land. These reptiles show unique ...

Is there anything more harmless than a turtle? (Unless, I suppose, you’re a nice, leafy vegetable.) Turtles and tortoises—the main difference is that turtles dwell at least partially in water, while ...

An Anderson-based turtle and tortoise sanctuary is branching out. Katie Hoffman and her husband, Ken, the owners of Tortoise Acres Rescue and Sanctuary, established a turtle and tortoise adoption ...

Life on earth is as fascinating as it gets. Different species live different lifespans. The average human life expectancy is just under 80 years, according to Our World in Data. But underwater animals ...

It has been very spring-like this past week, which means that the forests and fields and ponds are waking up after winter. The ground is thawing. Animals and plants will begin to emerge from their ...

According to the owner, the tortoise communicates "love and acceptance" through its cherished nose kisses. And whether this gesture, or cuddles from a dog or a cat, pets do seem to have many little ...