An eastern box turtle kept as a pet has been rehabilitated by a rescue in New Jersey and got her first chance to see the sun in decades this month Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...

Carolyn Gusoff has covered some of the most high profile news stories in the New York City area and is best known as a trusted, tenacious, consistent and caring voice of Long Island's concerns.

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

In the quiet of his Westminster backyard, Dean Pennington tends to his oldest housemates, Belle, Leonardo, Toby and Keith, on a daily basis. The four tortoises, each around 40 years old, have shared ...

FRANKLIN, Ill. — For nearly 50 years, the ornate box turtle has been endangered or threatened. Highly sought after as pets, they're even poached and traded on the black market. Conservationists are ...

JAMESPORT, New York (WCBS) — A 70-year-old pet turtle is slowly coming out of its shell and learning how to walk and eat, thanks to a Bronx man who recognized it needed help. Recovering turtles by the ...