Turtles

Aquatic Turtles as Pets
Keeping aquatic turtles as pets and caring for them may be a little difficult, but they do make very good pets. For more information on keeping aquatic turtles as pets, read on...

Softshell Turtle Care
Like any other animal in captivity, there are certain specific requirements for proper softshell turtle care. Of all the requirements cleanliness and avoiding any injury to their soft shells is of utmost importance. To know more about how to care for softshell turtles as pets, read on...

Land Pet Turtles
Land turtles are the best kind of pets that one can have. Read on to know more about land pet turtles.

Types of Pet Turtles
Turtles can make great pets of the quiet kind! There are many different types of pet turtles to choose from, if you are planning to have them as pets! From all the types of turtles available, you can choose one according to your liking.

Aquatic Pet Turtles
Aquatic pet turtles are fun pets. Some aquatic pet turtles are good pets, while some are not. So before bringing home an aquatic pet turtle, read the following article to gain some insight on their lives.

Turtles as Pets
The slow moving turtles that come in various sizes and colors have always fascinated man. In case you are planning to have turtles as pets, the following facts about turtles in captivity are worth considering...

Desert Tortoise: Food and Habitat
Desert tortoise is one of the four prominent species of tortoises found in North America. It inhabits only the deserts of Mojave and Sonoran, in Southwestern U.S. To know more about the food and habitat of desert tortoise, read on...

Care for Pet Turtles
Pet turtles are a priced possession of children. They are also an ideal pet because they teach your children to be responsible. To know how to take care of your pet turtle, read on...

Red Eared Slider Turtles
Red eared slider turtles are native to the southern United States and belong to the family Emydidae. These turtles sport a distinctive red mark behind their eyes and are very popular as pets. For more interesting facts about this turtle, read on.

Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Hawksbill sea turtle, a turtle smaller than other sea turtles is characterized by a hooked jaw resembling a hawk's beak. These creatures are hunted for their carapace, meat and eggs and are today on the critically endangered species list.

Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback sea turtles, which are the largest sea turtles in the world, have many distinct features. For more information about these turtles, read on...

Pet Turtles and Salmonella
Pet turtles carry the risk of infecting children and adults with salmonella bacteria. Read on to know more about Salmonella; its causes, symptoms and prevention.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Loggerhead sea turtles, the largest among the hard-shelled turtles in the world, are now in the list of endangered animals. Read on for more information regarding this turtle.

Russian Tortoise
Perhaps it is the tiny appearance that makes the Russian tortoise an ideal pet for many, but you must also be aware of other issues related to it, to provide an appropriate environment for the Russian tortoise. Here’s a brief encounter with the Russian tortoise.

Green Sea Turtles
The green sea turtle is not actually green in color, but the name exists because of the greenish color of the turtle’s fat. Read on to know more interesting facts about the green sea turtle.

Alligator Snapping Turtles
The alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in North America and also an endangered lot. Here are some interesting facts about the alligator snapping turtles and why they are a protected species.

What do Turtles Eat
Turtles are often kept as pets. They can be carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Here are a few tips on what turtles eat.

Different Types of Turtles
Turtles are excellent pets. They are one of the few economical exotic pets. Here are details about the different types of turtles.

Turtles: A Truly Unique and Interesting Pet
If you decide to take a turtle for your pet, try to learn more about these animals first. They require proper care and a certain level of attention.

Egg Trade Undermines Battle to Save Mexican Sea Turtles
Conservationists fear they may lose the battle to save Mexico's sea turtles as egg-eating remains widespread on the streets of Mexico City.

Tobago's Sea Turtles Are Losers in Paradise
A harsh contradiction darkens the horizon of the otherwise sunny Caribbean island of Tobago. On October 13, 2003, Tobago was selected by the World Travel Awards in New York City as being "Home to the Best Eco-Destination in the World." On November 13 the island was honored again, this time by the Caribbean Travel Awards Committee in London, as "The #1 Eco-Destination in the Caribbean."

Turtle Hurtles Towards Extinction
Species that swam seas 96m years before humans walked earth could be wiped out within 10 years. It weighs a tonne and it has outlived the dinosaurs by 65m years. But the leatherback sea turtle - one of the largest, oldest and widest-ranging marine animals ever to cruise the oceans - could be heading for extinction.

UN Urged to Reverse Turtle Decline
Scientists warned yesterday that the world's largest sea turtle will disappear forever unless the international community moves quickly to change fishing practices. The leatherback turtle population has plummeted from 90,000 to less than 5,000 in the last 20 years, according to James...