I’ve always loved turtles. Since I was about 10 years old, I spent many summer days on foot or on my bike exploring streams and farm ponds near my home in southeastern Pennsylvania. Some days I’d get ...

Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...

From a young age, the river turtle embarks on a tough journey; the chance of a turtle hatchling surviving to adulthood is small. Survival varies depending on turtle species and habitat, but for river ...

Long regarded as one of the longest-living pets you could ever own, turtles surprise many pet owners with how long they can live. Whether you have a red eared slider or a map turtle, these reptiles ...

Four sea turtles are in the care of the Audubon Aquarium Rescue (AAR) following an encounter with oil in local waters.

Turtles and tortoises are reptiles with hard, protective shells, but they differ significantly in habitat, anatomy, and lifestyle. Turtles are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic, featuring streamlined ...

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Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...

Hatchling Wood Turtle emerging from a roadside nest in Virginia It’s that time of year, maybe you’ve already noticed. Animals are back and moving about and trying to reproduce. But in this age of ...

Audubon says February through June is peak turtle stranding season in Louisiana.