Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets.

Have a question? Submit it using the form below. I have a Western box turtle named Harold who is over 60 years old. He was given to me by my parents when I was 10 as a Christmas present. Needless to ...

(CNN) – As the temperatures warm up in the summer, people like to spend more time outdoors and many animals and reptiles are doing the same. Conservationists are informing the public that if they ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

Karen Deville usually looks forward to rainy days — but not just because it waters her plants. Deville is delighted that when it rains, and box turtles creep out of her yard, in Baton Rouge's ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...