Filled with live plants, substrates, and glimmering schools of fish, a perfectly curated aquarium is an awe-inspiring art form. But the best aquarium pets that aren’t fish prove that our finned ...

Bringing a turtle home might feel like a relaxed, low-maintenance choice compared to a playful dog or a demanding fish tank. But the truth is, these slow-moving reptiles come with long-term ...

Red-eared slider turtles can live a good life in a secure outdoor pond, and can be quite entertaining to watch. Credit: Braastad family photo In 1975, red-eared slider turtles with shells measuring ...

Caring for tortoises, aquatic turtles, and terrapins means getting their meals just right – and that’s not as straightforward as tossing them a few leaves! These cool reptiles have some seriously ...

Turtles are semi-aquatic creatures that live in ponds and the sea. They can even be kept as pets in your house with an aquarium. In the US, around 2.3 million households have reptiles as pets, ...

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 ...