SOUTHEAST Asia is one of the world’s most biodiverse regions but its natural wealth is under mounting pressure, with about 85 ...

From elephant ivory crucifixes to rhino horn handles for Muslim ceremonial daggers, sacred wildlife products fuel an overlooked driver of the illegal trade. This unbridled demand is pushing some ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems ...

Worldbex Services International (WSI) proudly announces the launch of the inaugural WORLD PET EXPO, a ground-breaking event ...

A Florida woman’s attempt to smuggle two turtles through Miami International Airport security by hiding them in her bra ended ...

A Florida woman was caught hiding two turtles in her bra while passing through a Transportation Security Administration ...

MANILA, Philippines — Pets are also family, and in times of floods, it is important to take necessary steps and items to ensure their safety during evacuation. Animal rights and pet-friendly ...

A new law bans the importation and sale of pond slider turtles, an invasive species that outcompetes Vermont's native turtles leading to their decline.

RICHMOND — Virginia’s wildlife agency is proposing major restrictions on keeping native reptiles and amphibians as pets. The proposals would ban the keeping of box turtles altogether. Box ...

It turns out that a turtle’s shell doesn’t sit on top of its body. It’s part of the turtle’s body. “Turtles are their shells,” Wagner said. “The shell is made up of their bones.

Whether you’re a proud tortoise owner or taking care of a playful aquatic turtle, understanding what your reptile buddy can safely eat is the key to good pet turtle care. One of our top tips for ...

Eileen Kovacik meant to come home from the pet store with just one turtle, but ended up with three.