What to feed them. Generally, pet turtles are omnivores, meaning that they eat both meat and plants. A typical adult pet turtle diet should include animal products, vegetables, and fruits.

When authorities find wildlife that are being illegally trafficked, at ports or airports, the animals are often in terrible shape. Sick, starved, distressed. A pilot project in Southern California ...

The most recently designated state symbol is Pennsylvania’s Official state amphibian. No, it’s not a frog or toad, it’s a ...

The extraordinary reason why scientists are collecting sea turtle tears Researchers are hoping they may unlock one of animal biology’s greatest mysteries.

Now through September 1, immerse yourself in the world of Turtles, the new Fernbank exhibit that explores these beloved reptiles that predate dinosaurs. “Turtles is primarily about the ...

A number —2-10—on the turtle’s back convinced them that he was one of last year’s 2,000 racing turtles, perhaps returned from Waukegan.

What Happened to Turtle Soup? How a Dish Became a Delicacy Then Disappeared In the 19th century, turtle soup was the hottest dish around.

Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favourite spots, according to scientists.

Former state Sen. Maurice Johannessen and his wife Marianne donated $200,000 to Turtle Bay Exploration Park to build an Animal Recovery Center.