The ripple effect of their presence can carry heavy consequences. Experts issue warning about concerning spread of harmful creatures: 'They grow rapidly' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The unexpected discovery of four turtle species in a dam near Armidale has left researchers wondering if people have been dumping unwanted pets.

Your options this weekend include the Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival, TurtleFest, Lunar New Year Community Day and ...

Talk about a full house. BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore is caring for 65 reptiles — plus one dog — after their owner was ...

The Bureau of Land Management was ordered to close down popular off-roading trails in parts of the Mojave in order to protect the imperiled desert tortoise.

Rainbow Springs State Park has crystal-clear springs, hand-built waterfalls, and hidden trails teeming with wildlife.

The yellow-bellied slider is a semiaquatic turtle, native to southeastern United States, where it is the most common turtle species. As the name suggests, they have a yellow belly that is buried under ...

Shell integration typically involves 50 to 60 individual bones fusing into a permanent structural cage. The carapace creates a mechanical constraint that prevents the chest from expanding during ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is caring for 28 cold-stunned marine animals, including manatees and sea turtles, impacted by recent cold weather. Learn how the facility helps these vulnerable ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Good news from Aggieland Humane Society! Every eligible shelter dog spent the weekend with a “Cold Snap Getaway” foster. The program was to help keep pets safe and warm during ...