At least 51 people nationwide, including six in California, became ill with salmonella this summer after handling tiny, illegally-sold turtles, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

Water is a tricky thing for Southern California’s native turtles. On one hand, it’s necessary — and on the other, man-made pond, lakes and reservoirs have enabled non-native species to thrive.

They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from owners. Whether it's a turtle or a tortoise, Americans are bringing the creatures into their homes and learning the animals aren't the ...

Turtles at the Memphis Zoo are staying cool during the heat wave.

A video shows a huge, invasive creature in Lake Ralphine at a Santa Rosa park in California. Screengrab from KGO video At first, Carlos Rubio couldn’t figure out what he saw beneath the water of ...

The Stanford team and its international partners released 25 juvenile sea turtles fitted with tracking devices near a nutrient-rich band of warm water known as the North Pacific Transition Zone.

The Vancouver Aquarium took in the hypothermic turtle, nursed her back to health, and gave her a name: Moira, after a character in the TV comedy “Schitt’s Creek.” ...

A large turtle was recently spotted swimming in a Northern California lake. Some believe it could be a species of snapping turtle, a rare find in the state. 24/7 Live Fresno County North Valley ...

A video shows a huge, invasive creature in Lake Ralphine at a Santa Rosa park in California. Screengrab from KGO video At first, Carlos Rubio couldn’t figure out what he saw beneath the water of ...

A video shows a huge, invasive creature in Lake Ralphine at a Santa Rosa park in California. Screengrab from KGO video At first, Carlos Rubio couldn’t figure out what he saw beneath the water of ...

A video shows a huge, invasive creature in Lake Ralphine at a Santa Rosa park in California. Screengrab from KGO video At first, Carlos Rubio couldn’t figure out what he saw beneath the water of ...