Green turtles start out their life all the same: buried in sand. Read here to learn how green turtle hatchlings emerge.

The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.

Audubon Aquarium Rescue is caring for 35 critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles that were injured by the cold in New England last month. The turtles were part of a large “cold stunning” event ...

Seascape Aquarium & Pet Center in Sarasota is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The shop was opened in 1975 by marine biology graduate Rick Marot. An anniversary event with discounts and giveaways ...

Bearded dragons have become popular pets worldwide. Native to Australia, they are the most commonly kept pet reptile in the U.S. They are known to be friendly and often recommended for beginners.

Reptiles can be great first pets when you pick the right species. The easiest ones don’t need huge tanks or complicated setups, and they handle small beginner mistakes without falling apart. That ...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Conservationists and students cheered as three rescued sea turtles, endangered in this part of the world, made their way back into the ocean at a private beach in Nigeria’s ...

Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions. To most people, the term “venomous reptile” evokes images of cobras flaring ...

Hundreds of New Yorkers toted their fluffy, winged and scaled family members to St. John the Divine in Manhattan Sunday morning for a special benediction at the Episcopal church’s annual Blessing of ...

LAGOS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Plastic pollution, discarded fishing nets and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on Nigeria's sea turtles, say conservationists battling to save them. "We're seeing ...