A turtle who somehow shucked off his transmitter and absconded from a western Pennsylvania sanctuary was found 20 miles away ...

Many states restrict or outright ban the possession of box turtles. These regulations aim to ensure the turtles' well-being and their ability to thrive in their natural environment.

According to the team's website, he is also the principal investigator of the Washburn University Turtle Research Team, which studies the ecology and behavior of turtles, primarily focusing on box ...

Doug Huntman got his turtle when he was 12. “Obviously I have a lot of gray hair on my face now,” he says. “I'm 55, so that ...

Box turtles are listed as a species of critical concern and don't always make for being good pets. As the unofficial start to summer approaches with the long-awaited holiday weekend, people ...

Many animals and reptiles, including box turtles, emerge during this time. With that in mind, conservationists are reminding the public that it is illegal to keep a wild box turtle as a pet.

Many animals and reptiles, including box turtles, emerge during this time. With that in mind, conservationists are reminding the public that it is illegal in many parts of the U.S. to keep a wild ...