It is totally irresponsible to release them to the wild.” Woolcott said people who saw a turtle in or around Napier or the ...

The African sideneck turtle, or mud turtle, is a playful and unique freshwater reptile. These curious turtles have large eyes and what appears to be a broad smile that many keepers find amusing. Small ...

This historic hatchling is the first of its species to hatch at any Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facility.

Turtles are wonderful pets and can be great fun to observe and ... If you live in an area where turtles are native, you can build a suitable habitat and encourage wild turtles to live in it.

potentially invasive species into a new habitat, or they may introduce unfamiliar diseases. If you cannot keep your pet turtle, seek adoption programs or reptile rescue organizations.

Ng was living in Canada at the time. The turtle, a vulnerable species, is threatened by the illegal pet trade as well as ...

City officials are waiting on news about the turtle's protection status to determine how to handle homeless encampments along the Willamette River.

Their population is in decline due to disease, habitat loss ... with over 90% of turtles seen being red-eared sliders." Red-eared sliders, which are often introduced when pet owners release ...