Baby turtles as pets may be ready for a comeback. Sales were banned in 1975 after the animals were linked to salmonella infections in children. But farmers say they've found a way to reduce the ...

Box turtles are one of the most well-known turtle types in the world. Learn about their biology, sizes, and how to care for ...

If you were a kid in the 1960s or early 1970s, you probably had a red-eared slider as a pet — or at least one of your friends did. The baby turtles with dark-green shells, striped legs and faces ...

World Turtle Day on May 23 raises awareness about the dangers that are facing our precious turtle and tortoise populations Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

In 1975, red-eared slider turtles with shells measuring less than four inches were banned in the United States because they were found to be a major ...

With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home. Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles.

Stockton University's vivarium is caring for the hundreds of diamondback terrapin hatchlings saved from New Jersey storm drains — the turtles were rescued in Ocean City by Good Samaritans.

Baby turtles are emerging as the nighttime temperatures finally warm up. The Center for Wildlife in York, Maine, is offering tips to help them survive.