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 ...

Inga Cotton has learned to love the Zen of the red-eared slider turtle. Usually that means following the turtle’s slow-but-steady lead at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, where for about a decade ...

Maybe you’re searching for a family pet that doesn’t come with a side of allergies (like a cat or dog), or maybe you like watching pet turtles move about their habitat. The lifespan of a red-eared ...

The red-eared slider and the painted turtle are both fascinating turtles which are popular pets around the world, with the painted turtle being second in popularity only to the red-eared slider. If ...

While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption. There ...

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 ...

A painted turtle attempts to solve a food puzzle at the Homer Lake Interpretive Center in Homer. An ornate box turtle (left) explores its outdoor enclosure, and a painted turtle (right) attempts to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - What was once a charming staple in the center of Mall St. Vincent in Shreveport has become the center of concern for an animal rescue advocate. The mall's turtle enclosure was ...