If you spot a small, “rock-like” object on the road this spring, it’s probably a baby turtle on its way to nearby water.

Box turtles face threats from cars, habitat loss and being taken as pets. Learn how to help these vulnerable creatures.

Most zoos worry about feeding schedules and veterinary bills, but in Fackler, Alabama, the biggest maintenance concern is whether someone remembered to buy more paint. The Rock Zoo is a testament to ...

Feds say a Louisiana man stole and sold more than 1,800 Florida turtles worth $550,000, using boats and false paperwork to ...

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Ornate box turtles and their kin face steep challenges in today’s world, but people can help out by raising the deck height ...

Tiny turtle eggs finally hatched, revealing incredibly small baby turtles. The process requires patience and stable ...

Turtles native to Indiana may be seen crossing roadways during May, June and July, Indiana DNR says. If you see a turtle crossing the road, avoid picking them up unless they are in danger. Indiana DNR ...

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...

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