New York man who tried to export 850 live turtles worth $1.4M lands in prison

The operation was upended after investigators found more than 200 parcels destined for Hong Kong containing 850 turtles worth ...
The Transylvania Times

A common sight in Transylvania: the Easter Box Turtle

According to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (ncwildlife.org), the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) can be found in fields, forests and neighborhoods all over the state. As many ...
The Cool Down

Gardener shares photos of unexpected visitor in yard: 'Looks like you're about to get a lot more of them'

According to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, box turtles prefer thick layers of leaf litter and rely on familiar habitat spots ...

17 Low-Maintenance Turtles That Make Great Pets

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...
WUFT

For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...