Adding a new pet to the family is an exciting time, but also a big responsibility. Unfortunately for some pet turtles, their families are no longer up to the task of caring for them, and they end up ...

Now, a year into a state ban on the sale of pond slider turtles, officials are still tracking where they are turning up in ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...

Dozens of people across 21 states have recently been sickened by Salmonella bacteria tied to small turtles, the CDC reports. Reading time 2 minutes Pet turtles are making Americans across the country ...

Scientists visited Hon Lao Island and found two critically endangered turtles being kept as pets. Photos show the first-of-its-kind sighting. Screengrab from YouTube video shared by Thinking Nomads On ...

New York City parrot shop owner Queron Romain gets over a dozen requests per month to re-home birds whose elderly owners have become sick. Other times, the birds outlive their owners altogether.