Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing and how to keep fracture sites 'water-free'.

Scientists have developed and validated a first-of-its-kind, portable environmental DNA (eDNA) test to help detect the ...

Turtles and tortoises are fascinating reptiles known for their hard, protective shells and ancient lineage. While all tortoises are turtles, not all turtles are tortoises. These creatures are ...

Turtles can be found anywhere ... creatures are easily recognized thanks to their bony, cartilaginous shells and slow-pace movements. In the United States, around 2.3 million households are ...