Depending on where you live in the world, the word “turtle,” “tortoise” and “terrapin” are used interchangeably. All three are reptiles and first appeared over 220 million years ago.

Alessia Lavigne, Ph.D. student at the University of Sheffield, and lead author of the study, said, "Not only have we identified and quantified critical gaps in our current understanding of turtle ...

The California Turtle and Tortoise Club, Inland Empire Chapter, will hold its annual turtle and tortoise show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, a the ARK church, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands.

If the tortoise and the hare actually had a footrace, “slow and steady” probably wouldn’t cut it. But if they matched up in a cuteness contest, the tortoise might be the favorite for more ...

It can be miserable for a turtle to live in a tank. “It’s like a human spending their entire life in a bathtub,” said Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue.

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People interested in adopting a turtle or tortoise or those who want to get a close-hand look at the critters can do so from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday at the adoption center opened ...

How to take care of a pet turtle Fish experts and food sellers Pisces Pros said turtles need a tank that can hold at least 40 gallons of water with a heat lamp. The enclosure must have dry and wet ...

He pointed to an Aldabra tortoise sitting in a shady patch by the fence. These tortoises originally come from the Indian Ocean islands and can grow to weigh between 400 and 700 pounds.

Trade in turtles and tortoises in Asia has been growing at such an unsustainable rate that the problem has been dubbed the Asian Turtle Crisis. Other threats, including habitat loss, predators ...

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