If someone told you 20 years ago that we’d be gaining new information through mini-computers in our pockets, you would ...

This peculiar habit enables this turtle to enjoy the best of both worlds says Stuart Blackman ...

With high temperatures, heavy traffic and high tides expected throughout Independence Day weekend, it is important to keep an eye out for diamondback terrapins when driving on shore roads.

At first glance, a cougar and a jaguar might appear to belong to the same mould. Both are solitary hunters, both sit near the ...

June 25 (UPI) --Animal rescuers on the island of Guernsey said they are experiencing an epidemic of pet tortoise escapes amid high temperatures. The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ...

At first glance, turtles and tortoises seem almost interchangeable. Both carry a shell, move at an unhurried pace and belong to the same ancient reptile lineage that has existed for millions of years.

World Turtle Day is celebrated every May 23 to raise awareness about the threats faced by turtles and tortoises. Turtles, tortoises and terrapins, which together make up the order Testudines, have ...

Gramma, an estimated 141-year-old Galápagos tortoise, died Thursday at the San Diego Zoo, ending a near century-long chapter of what the zoo said was quiet, yet constant ambassadorship to generations ...

For decades, Texas tortoises were taken from the wild and kept as backyard pets. Now, 180 of them are being prepared for a second chance. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says the captive ...

Why did the gopher tortoise cross the road? It's Earth Day! Earth Month takes place annually throughout the month of April; this year Earth Day is on Wednesday, April 22. Earth Day focuses on ...