Life on earth is as fascinating as it gets. Different species live different lifespans. The average human life expectancy is just under 80 years, according to Our World in Data. But underwater animals ...

Very few land turtles managed to survive the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs, but at least one species of primitive turtle managed to fend off extinction in the northern hemisphere, according to ...

Franklin is my land turtle. I have only one land turtle. I forgot who gave him to me. Franklin lives in a large tank with a heating rock, a food dish and a water dish. I keep him in a spot where he ...

A lot has been said and done for the large sea turtles that visit Costa Rica’s beaches just to lay their eggs and go off to sea again. But the smaller land and freshwater turtles receive little ...

“How old do turtles get?” is a question many have pondered, likely even before the Disney cult film “Finding Nemo.” In the film, the green sea turtle Crush is a full 150 years old and talks with ...

Thinking about getting a pet turtle? Great choice! Turtles are low-maintenance, fascinating, and can live for decades. Don’t be surprised if some live even longer than their owners. But before you ...

COLEBROOK — The Colebrook Land Conservancy’s 16th Annual Potluck Supper will feature a visit from Magnificent Martha and her keeper, noted turtle expert John Foley, on Saturday, April 14 at 5 p.m.