Q: Our son wants to adopt a turtle from his friend, who has become bored with his pet. Is there any reason not to agree? A: Pet turtles commonly carry Salmonella bacteria, which can cause bloody ...

Six months ago, a striped mud turtle with a broken shell was found on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and thanks to a ...

While adult turtles need large tanks, hatchling turtles can be temporarily kept in turtle tank setups designed specifically ...

Six healthy sea turtles were returned to the ocean in Point Pleasant on Thursday morning, thanks to Sea Turtle Recovery. The nonprofit is the Garden State's only long-term rehab for sick and injured ...