Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals ...

Freshwater and sea turtles may look similar, but neither one could survive in the other's territory for these reasons.

Turtles are often unfairly maligned as fish killers that ruin the ecosystems of our ponds, rivers, and streams. The facts are that many turtles are omnivores and consume large amounts of aquatic ...

From a young age, the river turtle embarks on a tough journey; the chance of a turtle hatchling surviving to adulthood is ...

River turtles face immense challenges from predators and environmental factors from birth. Despite remarkable reproductive ...

Q: I have two aquatic turtles, a red-eared and a map turtle, in a 20-gallon-wide aquarium with a UV lamp. I use commercial dry pellets and tiny little pieces of no-fat turkey bologna, but could I have ...

Turning a vision into a thriving turtle habitat, this episode documents the creation of a large-scale pond system. Viewers ...