Tiny turtles are undoubtedly adorable creatures, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to steer clear of giving them a cuddle and a kiss following a salmonella outbreak.

This is turtle-ly something that you should not do. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a warning about turtles. And it’s not because the CDC has something against turtle love.

Small turtles have sickened people in 11 states, including Washington. So far, 15 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of salmonella. Two of those people are in Washington. Many people ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for people, with travel, budgets, families and sky high expectations. That’s why it’s important to take a moment and breathe. And in case you can’t remember ...

The CDC has reported 51 cases of salmonella illness linked to tiny pet turtles across 21 states, and Florida has emerged as the state most affected by the outbreak. Florida leads the nation with seven ...

Snapping turtles are not the kind of animal that most people think of as “cute” with their funnel-shaped noses, thick, warty bodies, and armored tails. Box turtles are cute. Sea turtles are adorable.

SOUTHWICK – Just as Conservation Commission Coordinator Sabrina Pooler bent over to pick up a dead box turtle she found while searching for vernal pools with U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist Nathan ...

Turtles are one of the oldest kinds of reptiles on the planet. Their hard shell and slow-moving mannerisms make them unique pets. They’re hardy creatures and can be fun to care for. They may seem like ...

Footage from a Ring doorbell showed the sweet moment when a man who appeared to be a delivery driver spotted a baby turtle and showed it off to the camera after dropping off some packages. Malia ...