When Ann Berry Somers was 7 years old and growing up in North Carolina, she encountered a box turtle on a path. She picked up the small reptile and looked into its eyes. Instead of retreating into its ...

Researchers have found that a unique type of algae, usually only seen on the shells of turtles, affects the surrounding microbial communities. It is hoped that these findings can be applied to support ...

Here’s something you might not know about tortoises: They have nerve endings in their shells, which means they can feel it when you pet them. If you don’t believe it, watch Redfoot wiggle around when ...

World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on May 23rd. It is a special day to learn about turtles and tortoises and to help protect them. This day was started in the year 2000 by a group called ...

An Ohio animal conservation center is warning about the dangers of painting turtles’ shells after one died in its care. Stark Parks in Canton, Ohio, says a dehydrated turtle found wandering around a ...