The red-eared slider and the painted turtle are both fascinating turtles that are popular pets around the world, with the painted turtle being second in popularity only to the red-eared slider. If you ...

It is always fascinating to learn about how other animals reproduce and raise their young. Recently while on vacation in Mexico, I observed sea turtles nesting on the beach. The process seemed to be ...

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Clove Lakes Park is home to at least three species of turtles. The eastern painted turtle and red-eared slider are often seen on rocks and logs, basking in the sun. While ...