A man attempted to bring an invasive red-ear slider turtle through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.

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At Miami International Airport, TSA officers found two snakes inside of an ironically camofloge-patterned pouch, according to ...

Watch the heart-warming moment when two intrepid heroes save some baby turtles from the jaws of a hungry crocodile!

A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his ...

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Spotted turtles are very active and love exploring, making them great pets to observe. Although its name suggests otherwise, the red-eared slider turtle doesn’t have ears! Their name comes from ...

According to the TSA website, it’s up to the airline whether or not a small pet like a cat or turtle will be allowed onboard, ...

The red-eared slider turtles were released into the wild through a practice known as “mercy release” - a concept rooted in a Buddhist belief that freeing animals brings good fortune.

The man told officials that the turtle was a red-ear slider turtle ... Animal Hospitals' website. The turtles are native to the southern United States and are found living in the following ...

In the wild, pretty much any type of turtle could be on the menu. So, how is it that these adult yellow-bellied slider turtles are able to share the same space with a bunch of crocodiles?