The black soft shell turtles, which are often termed "vultures of the water" for its critical scavenging role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems, were in abundance in rivers in Assam and parts of ...

Like other soft-shell turtle species, they are thought to have the ability to extract oxygen from the water through their skin, which helps them stay underwater for long periods of time.

A pet turtle might be an appealing addition to a household, but they require specialist care which is not to be undertaken ...

“Covering the carapace with paint prevents the turtle from absorbing UV light, which can deform the shell and be absorbed into the bloodstream," said Lauren Barkley, the manager for von Arx ...

The fate of EcoVivarium, a reptile sanctuary and museum in Escondido, hangs in the balance as rising costs make it difficult to accommodate an influx of animals. The business owners say they're ...

When the $3.9 billion Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project is complete, a reservoir and wetland will store and ...

The DENR said the turtle had a carapace measuring 43 centimeters in length and 41 centimeters in width and weighed approximately 10 kilograms. The DENR said the green sea turtle is classified as an ...

They also took a liking to “itchies,” an enrichment term our team uses to describe a turtle scratching their shell on PVC enrichment made by volunteers. “Poppy is a shy turtle, but they love ...