Rockalina spent 50 years without companionship. Now, after a new lease on life, her life is more enriched by the introduction ...

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...

Thinking about getting a pet turtle? Great choice! Turtles are low-maintenance, fascinating, and can live for decades. Don’t be surprised if some live even longer than their owners. But before you ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Four baby Eastern box turtles — a species with a plummeting population in Virginia — were recently hatched at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, including rare turtle twins ...

Read full article: Spring-like feel continues for the week Pat Hutchinson was fishing the James River in Virginia on January 5, 2025, when she landed this 13.61-kilogram (30-pound) blue catfish. Woman ...

CALDWELL, Kan. (KSNW) — Many people may not know, but Caldwell is the Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World. The city is celebrating 40 years of the title by creating 12 unique pieces of art. “I ...

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden recently teamed up with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help a unique group of Dayton-area students find a new home. On Sept. 3 and 4, 21 box turtles ...

The red eyes of the “SAVE the BOX TURTLE” on Aug. 17 instantly compelled my attention. In June 1993, I thought I saw a rock in the middle of the road, however the rock moved and I stopped to see. It ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Caldwell, Kansas, is the Ornate Box Turtle capital of the world. The story designation dates back to 1986 when a sixth-grade class in Caldwell realized that the state of Kansas ...

Huntman says turtles aren’t exactly fun. “With the turtle, you go on a hike, it'd have to either be a very short hike or a very slow hike,” he says. Doug Huntman nestled his box turtle back into her ...

Every box turtle has a story to tell. These charismatic, long-lived turtles are omnivorous and use both land and water ecosystems, which makes them a good indicator of how strong the overall ecosystem ...