A snapping turtle pulled a “terrified” puppy into an Alabama creek as a man raced to help, a shelter said. The man was in the Crossville area July 1 when a group heard “horrific cries ...

Pet turtles have diverse dietary needs depending on their species and age. Understanding these requirements is the first step ...

Fluffy was fished out of a Cumbrian tarn in a shopping basket The alligator snapping turtle discovered in Cumbria ... say Fluffy was possibly an unwanted pet and are urging people to "do a lot ...

Turtles are fascinating creatures because they can live as long as humans, sometimes even longer. Their slow-moving ...

While it is not illegal to own an alligator snapping turtle, vets do not recommend keeping them as pets due their complicated needs. Ms Chamberlain went to retrieve the turtle with the help of ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a petition and agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle as ...

Kansas is among several states releasing alligator snapping turtles. The prehistoric-looking, river-dwelling creatures’ ...

Alligator snapping turtles are the biggest freshwater turtle ... Their populations have also been threatened by exotic pet trading and poaching. Commercial harvest is now illegal, but recreational ...

Crawling on four legs in a shell was an adult snapping turtle who crawled from the rough and across the putting green. The reptile occasionally hid inside of its shell to avoid the sight of ...

WALCOTT, Ark. (KAIT) - If you’re looking for a special way to spend your Sunday, take the family to feed a snapping turtle. Crowley’s Ridge State Park allows park attendees to stop by the ...