Having gotten its own genus Agrionemys, the Russian tortoise is still commonly referred to as Testudo horsfieldii. It also goes by the names the Afghan, the Horsfield’s, or the Steppe...

Turtles are endearing animals, which is why they make some of the best pets. Their adorable facial expressions, gentle habits, attractive patterns, and relaxed nature makes them the best companion to...

Turtles can make great pets. Their hard shell and slow-moving pace are some of their most fascinating features. These reptiles have been around for millions of years, even before the dinosaurs. They...

If you’re planning on petting a baby turtle, you need to understand what it takes to effectively care for it until it grows into an adult turtle. Although turtles are not popular pets, those who...

The US has more turtle species than any other country in the world. Among those species, some are native to Massachusetts. Some are aquatic, but others are terrestrial. It is worth noting that there...

There are over 300 freshwater and terrestrial turtle species across the world. Among them, 57 species are found in the USA. This makes it the country with the highest number of turtle species. Even...