Box turtles are listed as a species of critical concern and don't always make for being good pets. As the unofficial start to summer approaches with the long-awaited holiday weekend, people ...

Doug Huntman got his turtle when he was 12. “Obviously I have a lot of gray hair on my face now,” he says. “I'm 55, so that ...

Many animals and reptiles, including box turtles, emerge during this time. With that in mind, conservationists are reminding the public that it is illegal to keep a wild box turtle as a pet.

Many states restrict or outright ban the possession of box turtles. These regulations aim to ensure the turtles' well-being and their ability to thrive in their natural environment.

Many animals and reptiles, including box turtles, emerge during this time. With that in mind, conservationists are reminding the public that it is illegal in many parts of the U.S. to keep a wild ...