Many people love turtles for their calm nature and long lifespan so they wish to keep them as a pet but India has clear laws about what kind of turtles are allowed to be kept and which are banned.

The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds. By Sara Novak Turtles are weird. They ...

Sea turtles and shorebirds are returning to North Carolina beaches for nesting season. Artificial lighting is the greatest threat to sea turtles, disorienting both nesting mothers and hatchlings.