Slithering boa constrictors, vibrant leopard geckos and torpid red-footed tortoises were among thousands of animals that took ...

From local ponds and the deep sea to a tank in your bedroom, turtles can be found anywhere. These aquatic, semi-aquatic or terrestrial creatures are recognizable thanks to their bony, cartilaginous ...

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 ...

After a rare February cold snap turned Florida’s usually balmy waters into a chilly shock, Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff are hustling to nurse several sea turtles back to health. The reptiles ...

An underpass installed beneath a busy stretch of road in Eliot a few years ago has led to "a substantial reduction in turtle ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is cautioning people to think twice before bringing home turtles to keep as pets. On Tuesday, the agency said 13 states are currently investigating ...

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 ...