With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – ...

Turtles and tortoises, recognized for their hard shells and ancient lineage, thrive in various environments. Turtles are ...

A federal judge ruled the Bureau of Land Management's off-road plan didn't show how it minimized impacts to the desert ...

Dozens of miles of "tortoise fencing" are being installed along roadsides in prime tortoise habitats, officials said.

Joshua Tree Reptile Haven is a new rescue and non-profit that takes in various reptiles, but focuses on tortoises.

A Tuesday ruling finds 6,000 miles of dirt roads set aside for motorized recreation ignored studies showing high death rates ...

The Fish and Wildlife Service proposal would ease permitting for projects that could harm the threatened species in an area ...

not all turtles are tortoises. These creatures are found in diverse environments, from oceans and rivers to deserts and forests, with each species uniquely adapted to its habitat. Turtles are ...

A study involving Yorkshire academics has provided important insights into the fertility and reproductive health of wild ...

The judge ruled that the Bureau of Land Management did not designate off-road vehicle routes with the objective of minimizing ...

Sheldon, a 10-year-old sulcata tortoise, escaped his outdoor habitat in Wapiti, Wyoming. He trudged a mile uphill into the ...

Corn snakes are one of the best pet reptiles, thanks to their docile personality and ease of handling. They're a lot smaller ...