and in freshwater? Turtles are fascinating creatures, from their prehistoric origins to their fantabulous bony shell, as unique to each turtle as a fingerprint. A pet turtle might be an appealing ...

Laws on keeping the species as a pet vary by state ... year on academic news site The Conversation. At least 24,000 freshwater turtles sourced from the United States were intercepted in the ...

These low-maintenance pets need only pellet food, fresh water, a well-ventilated cage, and the occasional dust bath to keep their soft coats in top condition. Painted turtles are popular pet ...

With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home. Here are some ...

Continue reading Laws on keeping the species as a pet vary by state ... At least 24,000 freshwater turtles sourced from the ...

The petition garnered support from the Tortoise and Freshwater Specialist Group ... harvest for terrapins, for the pet trade and because the turtle was considered a delicacy.

The majority of freshwater turtles also sunbathe during the day. Box turtles and other land turtles sleep on the ground. If you keep a turtle as a pet, you must give it both a moisture box and a hide ...

This protected species is currently listed as vulnerable due to the illegal pet trade and other ... both the legal and ...

This freshwater turtle has a brown or green shell with yellow ... They need access to water in order to drink and capture prey. It’s not unusual for a pet box turtle kept in a terrarium to climb into ...

Halloween might be over, but that didn't stop an adorable Golden Retriever puppy named Donut from pretending to be a pirate and reenacting a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean! The puppy is wearing ...

With their unique looks and their wild-but-wonderful characteristics, the best exotic pets can make for the most unusual of ... like vermiculite and ensure they'll require access to fresh water.