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Rarest Tortoises All around the world, tortoises are depicted as gentle peaceful creatures and for the most part, this is true. These slow deliberate creatures belong to the family Testudinidae …

Rarest Turtles The rarest turtles on the planet are obviously hard to come by and many times kept by zoos, while other organizations are breeding these turtles in captivity. Some …

African Tortoises There are many African tortoise species endemic to the continent of Africa. According to IUCN, there are still 22 extant African tortoises although 16 of these are threatened …

Endangered Turtles There are over 100 endangered turtles currently in the world with more being added as time goes on. Turtles are among some of the most endangered vertebrates on …

The best turtles for ponds are those that come from the same climate and are therefore adapted to nature already. While indoor turtle tanks are the most popular way to …

How Fast Do Turtles Grow Different turtle species grow at different rates. Knowing how fast your turtle grows allows you to plan ahead. You can safely approximate when your turtle …

Fast turtles Turtles aren’t known for their speed. Rather, these gentle creatures are well-known for being slow. While it’s true that turtles are slow-moving creatures, this is usually on land. …

Types of Turtles in Virginia There are 25 different types of turtles in Virginia. If you are a turtle lover who lives in Virginia, you might be wondering what types …

Bit by a turtle Being bit by a turtle is usually nocuous, but they can also be very painful and serious. Some bites, such as those delivered by snapping turtles, …

World Turtle Day World Turtle Day is a day once a year to raise awareness about the protection of turtles and tortoises and their fast-disappearing natural habitats. It was founded …