When a tortoise begins waking from hibernation in early spring, it’s coming out of a demanding phase where its body has been ...

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 ...

On a hot February morning, Galápagos National Park rangers released 50 giant tortoises back to Floreana Island—marking the beginning of a historic comeback.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proposing new regulations to limit how long people can keep wild frogs and turtles.

HE is on a mission to help our pets  . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet ...

Other near universal welfare issues among small pets — which apply to our cats and dogs, too — include monotonous and unnatural diets, boredom, and lack of enrichment. Pierce said that handling can ...

Shawna Achten first opened Furr-Ever Friendz in 2024, inspired by her dream to own her own pet shop and love for reptiles.

The desert tortoise, a once-resilient reptile, is a keystone species in the Mojave Desert, where other animals depend for their survival on the burrows it digs. But it is imperiled in California ...

Shane Davies has turned his backyard into a sanctuary for injured turtles. Dr Harry meets the man giving Sydney’s turtles a second chance.

Massive predators already ruled the tank. Then the turtle slid in. Every movement drew attention from the fish below.

A centenarian tortoise still begs for gentle head rubs, proving age doesn’t slow charm.

A new bill would make it possible to use federal emergency management funding for veterinary supplies and animal response in ...