Every living thing adapts differently to changes in environmental temperature. During winter, mammals add a layer of body fat and hibernate, birds fly south, and trees lose their leaves. However, one...

Turtles may not be jumpy and vibrant like most pets, but they have a range of fantastic attributes and a handful of strange elements too. Some peculiar things about turtles include being born with a...

If you have seen a turtle in real life or kept one as a pet, you might be wondering how the creatures get a fresh supply of oxygen, especially now that there are several theories about how they do...

Turtles are solitary animals, so you may hardly know if a turtle is pregnant, especially first-time owners. Of course, mature female turtles will become pregnant regardless of if the turtle has mated...

Turtles and tortoises are among the longest living animals on earth. While the average lifespan depends on the species, the turtle Conservation Society approximates that most turtles can live about...

Tennessee is home to numerous turtle species, ranging from vulnerable species like the Bog turtle to aquatic species such as spiny softshells and Map turtles. You can find many turtles along the...