and in freshwater? Turtles are fascinating creatures, from their prehistoric origins to their fantabulous bony shell, as unique to each turtle as a fingerprint. A pet turtle might be an appealing ...

A two-headed turtle in New Jersey is being hailed a miracle after beating the odds and surviving past infancy despite its ...

Turtles are wonderful pets and can be great fun to observe and interact with, but they have some very specific needs that's why we've rounded these tips for taking care of pet turtles. One amazing ...

Laws on keeping the species as a pet vary by state ... year on academic news site The Conversation. At least 24,000 freshwater turtles sourced from the United States were intercepted in the ...

These low-maintenance pets need only pellet food, fresh water, a well-ventilated cage, and the occasional dust bath to keep their soft coats in top condition. Painted turtles are popular pet ...

Wan Yee Ng admitted to trying to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles, valued over $40,000, from the US to Canada via an inflatable kayak. She faces sentencing in December after being caught in Vermont.

The petition garnered support from the Tortoise and Freshwater Specialist Group ... harvest for terrapins, for the pet trade and because the turtle was considered a delicacy.

“Turtles with colorful markings are especially prized in the domestic and foreign pet trade market, particularly in China and Hong Kong.” Ng’s cell phone was also seized by authorities as ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Pet insurance can help alleviate the financial and emotional distress in an emergency situation. Casey David experienced this when ...

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If unhappy pets are stuck at home by themselves, the anxiety can lead to torn pillows or gnawed shoes (and your pets might do something bad, too). But there's a smart home solution for these being ...