Long regarded as one of the longest-living pets you could ever own, turtles surprise many pet owners with how long they can live. Whether you have a red eared slider or a map turtle, these reptiles ...

The soothing sound of crashing waves, the salty air, and the warmth of the glistening sun make a day at the beach one of the most relaxing activities. For the hundreds of thousands of baby sea turtles ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Four baby Eastern box turtles — a species with a plummeting population in Virginia — were recently hatched at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, including rare turtle twins ...

Sea turtle nesting season in Florida runs from March through October, with hatchlings emerging about two months after eggs are laid. It is illegal to touch, disturb, or harass sea turtles, their ...

It is illegal to touch, disturb, or harass sea turtles, their nests, or their hatchlings in Florida. If you find a sea turtle in distress, contact a lifeguard or the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...