Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets.

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

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Swimming in two plastic bins inside a brightly lit and sterile quarantine room at a Rhode Island zoo, 16 quarter-sized turtle hatchlings represent a growing worry for conservationist Lou Perrotti.

Camillus, N.Y. - It was one of those typical Syracuse days when it’s cool, then hot, then cool again. The Lewis family had the air conditioning on, and they were worried their pet tortoise, Chloe, ...

Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than meets the ...