Turtles and tortoises, though related, exhibit key differences. Turtles are primarily aquatic with streamlined shells and webbed feet, suited for swimming and varied diets. Tortoises are land-based, ...

After nearly 50 years living on a kitchen floor in New Jersey and eating a diet of mainly cat food, Rockalina the turtle was ...

Happy World Turtle Day! May 23 celebrates and raises awareness for the little reptiles we’ve come to adore. However, their population is quickly diminishing. The American Tortoise Rescue has sponsored ...

All around the world Wednesday, people were "shellebrating" World Turtle Day. The holiday, which falls on May 23 each year, is sponsored by the American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), an organization ...

If you’re looking for a unique, low-cost pet that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle, a pet turtle or tortoise may be for you. What is the difference between turtles and tortoises? Most turtles have webbed ...

For pet owners, aquarium goers and nature lovers, turtles are a spectacle to behold with intricate shells and long lifespans. Turtles exist in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Red-eared sliders, ...

The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.

Her 50-year-old, 250-pound Sulcata tortoise “Stumpy” died during the night – on World Turtle Day, May 23. His caregiver brought him to Hoffman three weeks ago because Stumpy was listless and not ...

Researchers suggest that an earthquake spooked a mob of sea turtles gathered together in a prehistoric sea. By Carolyn Wilke Gramma, a Galápagos tortoise described by her care specialists as “the ...

Researchers have uncovered evidence of turtle specimens at the 400,000-year-old Qesem Cave site, indicating that early humans enjoyed eating turtles in addition to large game and vegetal material. The ...

We all know turtles and tortoises make awesome pets, but do you know why? Chances are, turtles and tortoises make awesome pets for reasons you’ve never even thought about. You say you’re not a turtle ...

In a twist which could have come straight from a fable by Aesop, a tortoise that disappeared for a week was reunited with its owner after it was found 5 miles away at the house where it had lived a ...