The eastern box turtle is celebrating 30 years as the most highly honored reptile in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's how it won that status.

The heroes in a half shell face their greatest challenge yet in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10 as they're framed for murder ...

Turtles are fascinating creatures with a rich history of evolution that spans over 200 million years. One of their most distinctive features is their shell, which not only serves as a protective ...

A sea turtle initially weighed over 7 ½ pounds; her weight decreased to just over 6 pounds once experts cleaned her organism-covered shell.

The turtle’s nickname, “bum-breathing turtle,” while somewhat undignified, accurately describes this unique physiological adaptation that has enabled the species to thrive in its native habitat ...

Warning: This story includes an image of a dead turtle, which some readers may find disturbing. A post of a dead turtle with its shell missing that was shared in a Facebook group received more than ...

Green sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. A photo recently posted on social media showing a sea turtle with its shell removed has led state officials to emphasize the ...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have faced a few interesting foes over the years, though none match the weirdness of Wyrm, Bellybomb and others.

In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6, the brothers reunite, but trauma threatens to tear them apart as they navigate a hostile New York City. Check out the preview.

One of them developed a hole in their carapace on the underside. I made some calls but not many vets treat turtles.