9. The thieves took 40 Vallarta mud turtles, which in addition to being endangered are also the smallest freshwater turtle in the world. The Vallarta mud turtle is endemic to Puerto Vallarta’s ...

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 ...

Check out our guide to pet turtle care for more info. Some of the best turtle tanks that we’ve looked at below are complete starter sets that come with the lamp, filter, and even some decorations ...

If you spot one, remain at a safe distance and contact the rescue at 956-243-4361 to get the turtle into rehabilitative care. Ariana is the assistant news editor of Chron. Her stories focus on ...

We take an elevator down to a parking garage and walk by Lamborghinis to our destination: a labyrinth of pipes and plastic pools, the intensive care unit of an elaborate marine turtle hospital.

Turtles are wonderful pets and can be great fun to observe and interact with, but they have some very specific needs that's why we've rounded these tips for taking care of pet turtles. One amazing ...

Two juvenile green sea turtles have also been saved, and all three turtles were transported to the Gulfarium CARE Center in Fort Walton Beach, where their veterinarian is located, thanks to the ...

The turtles received care from the New England Aquarium and Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, or AMSEAS, for hypothermia after cold-stunning and washing up on beaches on Cape Cod, the ...

FORT WALTON BEACH — The Gulfarium CARE Center, a non-profit dedicated to marine animal rescue and rehabilitation, is caring for eight cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, rescued as part of ...

That will kill it," Kuehn said. "The first thing you should do is call someone who is permitted to take care of (the turtle)." Cold stun can happen when the water temperature drops below 51.8 degrees.