Have you ever wondered what happens to aquatic life in the winter when lakes freeze over? Rather than hibernating as mammals ...

Nearly one fifth of all reptiles — turtles, snakes, lizards and crocodiles — are on a slippery slope toward extinction due to loss of habitat, overharvesting and other factors, a new report says. The ...

The CDC is warning the public about the health risks associated with tiny pet turtles. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is cautioning people to think twice before bringing home ...

Alas, a turtle's shell is no match for a 2-ton automobile, and this time of year the carnage on roadways across New England involving these reptiles can ravage their population. Turtles, even those ...

How much is that turtle in the window? Maybe not a lot in terms of price. But beware — keeping turtles as pets can be a complicated responsibility. Before you bring that shelled cutie home, be sure to ...

It’s toad-ally over. Amphibian- and reptile-lovers would no longer be able to collect native wild snakes, frogs or turtles and keep them as pets in Wisconsin. They would also be barred from entering ...

Turtles can be confusing animals, since they have characteristics that are traditionally associated with both reptiles and amphibians. For example, their smooth skin makes most people think of ...