Releasing pet turtles into the wild is harmful to both the turtles and native populations due to disease transmission and ecological disruptions. Although some regulations allow for pet turtle ...

California’s Western Pond Turtles are the only remaining freshwater turtles native to the state. But their populations face ...

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Firefighters saved a family’s pet turtle after their home caught fire in southeast Vancouver on Saturday night. There were no reports of injuries, fire officials said ...

BROOKLYN, Ohio -- When my son Joe was turning 12 years old, he wanted a turtle for his birthday present. I agreed. So together we went to the pet store that was across the street from Parmatown Mall.