A global catalog shows how creatures across the tree of life balance rigidity with flexibility in remarkably consistent ways ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Humongous Turtle Shell Unearthed. This shows an 8-million-year-old turtle shell that measured nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) was discovered in Venezuela. A couple renovated their kitchen—and stumbled upon ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Picture a small creature with a dome-shaped shell wandering slowly through the forest floor, its unique ability to completely close itself inside its protective armor setting it apart from every other ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet the box turtles at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe! They are very common in Louisiana and are found in most of North America. General Curator Lisa Taylor ...

from deer fawns to big black bears, the Great Smoky Mountains are home to some of the most stunning wildlife creatures! Take a peek at some of these region’s adorable residents. Eastern box turtle ...