When she first met the eastern box turtle named Pokey, Cleo Bowen-Wiggins was still in diapers — far too young to recognize ...

When mother turtles don’t survive, one Eastham rehab center steps in, giving their young a chance to hatch. Here's what to ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems ...

Hartman Reserve Nature Center has enlisted a cute new critter to promote conservation of native species and environmental ...

The most recently designated state symbol is Pennsylvania’s Official state amphibian. No, it’s not a frog or toad, it’s a salamander, more specifically, the eastern hellbender.

One of Michigan’s best wood turtle searchers is Mooz, the dog. His owner is an inland fish and wildlife program manager at ...

Every baby animal has different needs, and this guide will help you determine what to do if a baby needs help.

In the wild, it’s either to eat or be eaten. It’s the game of survival for the fittest. And since every creature has a ...

The LA Zoo is part of a network of state and federal agencies combating the illegal wildlife trade by saving trafficked ...

The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall ...

It turns out that a turtle’s shell doesn’t sit on top of its body. It’s part of the turtle’s body. “Turtles are their shells,” Wagner said. “The shell is made up of their bones.

Blue crabs, bluebirds, beetles and many more creatures can be spotted in and around the bay—and scientists at the Smithsonian ...