"Am I the only one thinking about how long turtles live and one day he will lose his best friend," one user said in the comments.

For box turtle Rockalina, her life for the past half century has been a difficult one. She was kept alone on the floor of a ...

the Humane Society of the United States encourages future pet parents to thoroughly research turtles, their habitat, and veterinary and handling care to ensure the creature lives a happy life.

Not all pets demand constant attention ... and require minimal upkeep beyond essential habitat maintenance. The Striped Mud Turtle is a solid choice if you want a tiny turtle with a big personality.

Florida's Wildest Animal Rescue Office After stopping a tortoise from crossing a busy road, Florida police officers learned that the animal was an escaped pet who had been missing for over three ...

habitat fragmentation, and road mortality, as well as overcollection and climate change. In order to protect the spotted turtle from the pet trade (and exotic food trade), in 2011 the Center ...

habitat fragmentation, and road mortality, as well as overcollection and climate change. In order to protect the spotted turtle from the pet trade (and exotic food trade), in 2011 the Center ...