The endangered Vallarta mud turtle faces severe habitat loss in Mexico, leaving its tiny surviving population at urgent risk.

A rare yellow turtle rescued by villagers in eastern India has been handed over to scientists who will study the extremely rare reptile. Locals from the Odisha's Balasore district spotted the unique ...

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 ...

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 ...

A rare loggerhead turtle has been spotted off the coast of Cornwall after being blown thousands of miles off course by Hurricane Melissa. The marine wanderer, which normally lives off the southeastern ...