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

Turtles can be found anywhere, from local ponds and the deep, blue sea to an aquarium tank in your bedroom. These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fossilized tracks on Italy’s Monte Conero could reveal turtles or marine reptiles fleeing a massive earthquake millions of ...

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 ...