Tiny turtle eggs finally hatched, revealing incredibly small baby turtles. The process requires patience and stable incubation conditions. Watching hatchlings emerge is a delicate and exciting moment.

A salmonella outbreak linked to turtles is spreading across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least 26 people in 11 states have gotten sick and at least nine have ...

At the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke, Virginia, a mother turtle recovering from an ear abscess recently surprised staff with a clutch of eggs. A couple of months later, those eggs gave ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

Red-eared slider turtles can live a good life in a secure outdoor pond, and can be quite entertaining to watch. Credit: Braastad family photo In 1975, red-eared slider turtles with shells measuring ...