The spotted turtle is a small, adorable species that is highly prized as a pet. Unfortunately, the species is also endangered; found in isolated populations that are in varying stages of decline.

He is the tortoise and the hare all at once. “A mantra I tell myself is, like, it’s not about being the best swimmer, it’s about being the best triathlete,” Long said during a recent ...

How to take care of a pet turtle. Fish experts and food sellers Pisces Pros said turtles need a tank that can hold at least 40 gallons of water with a heat lamp. The enclosure must have dry and ...

The sheer number of species that rely on a gopher tortoise burrow for survival, roughly 365, and the diversity of creatures ...

Head lice have a three-stage life cycle. They begin as nits, hatch and become nymphs, and become full-sized adults within weeks. Read more about them here.

This is the amusing moment a tortoise and a hare raced in a real-life version of the fable. The tortoise continuously ambled along while its rabbit opponent paused mid-race with onlookers cheering ...

The life cycle consists of four key phases: incubation, scale, maturity, and discontinuity. Each phase requires a different approach, from experimenting with new ideas to scaling rapidly, ...

Spotted turtles are on the move this spring, crossing roads to nest as rainy weather and habitat loss make survival ...

It's sea turtle nesting season, and everyone knows what that means — turn off your lights at night. Flipping your light ...

Othello, the beloved Aldabra giant tortoise at the Saint Louis Zoo, was euthanized Tuesday after decades of delighting guests since his 2004 arrival. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said. To stream ...

Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.