Rockalina has become a viral sensation since being rescued in early 2025. The Eastern box turtle was in failing health, ...

The operation was upended after investigators found more than 200 parcels destined for Hong Kong containing 850 turtles worth ...

According to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (ncwildlife.org), the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) can be found in fields, forests and neighborhoods all over the state. As many ...

For decades, biologists assumed a single ‘turtle tick’ crawled across much of Asia. Now detailed DNA and microscope work show ...

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...

A man tried to smuggle Gulf Coast box turtles from the United States to China. However, federal authorities thwarted the attempt. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as the U.S. Fish and ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...

In a video with over 1.7 million views, self-described turtle expert Dan (@dantheturtleman) stitches a video with a creator who buries her two box turtles in the ground in her backyard for the winter.