Turtles can be found anywhere, from local ponds and the deep, blue sea to an aquarium tank in your bedroom. These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their ...

Detroit — The Detroit Zoo is now caring for more than 1,000 turtles seized during an investigation of a man busted at the Detroit-Windsor tunnel with 51 live reptiles in his pants. The 1,007 ...

There are more than 10,000 species of reptiles on Earth, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. While massive reptiles like ...

Nearly one fifth of all reptiles — turtles, snakes, lizards and crocodiles — are on a slippery slope toward extinction due to loss of habitat, overharvesting and other factors, a new report says. The ...

The zoo also serves as a hub for classroom visits, birthday parties, homeschool groups and the Sioux Falls Herpetological ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is cautioning people to think twice before bringing home turtles to keep as pets. On Tuesday, the agency said 13 states are currently investigating ...

Lumbering reptiles crossing the road are something DuPage County drivers need to be on the lookout for at this time of year as turtles start their annual ritual of seeking out food and places to mate ...