Before welcoming a turtle, the Humane Society of the United States encourages future pet parents to thoroughly research turtles, their habitat ... the type of turtle. Box turtles, desert tortoises ...

Turtles are semi-aquatic creatures that can be kept as pets with minimal effort. Their diet varies based on species, habitat, and age. Pet turtles require a balanced diet of meat, vegetables ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced final critical habitat protection today for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle. These highly aquatic turtles are found only in Pima County, ...