Learn about habitat needs, diet, lighting, and common health issues. Painted turtles are named for their ornate shell markings and are also known as Chrysemys picta. This species includes the Eastern ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...

With just over 1000 remaining in the wild, Kemp's Ridley turtles are among the rarest on the planet. So when a ship accidentally injures two of them--one severely--the South Carolina Aquarium Sea ...

On exhibit at the South Carolina Aquarium are more than a dozen sea turtles that might look normal to the average visitor. But each one in the Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery space on the first ...