17 Low-Maintenance Turtles That Make Great Pets

Not all pets demand constant attention, and if you're looking for a chill, low-fuss companion, turtles might be the perfect fit. These slow-moving, hard-shelled buddies don't need daily walks, won't ...
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For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend

The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.
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Uncovering the truth behind a giant turtle shell discovery

Humongous Turtle Shell Unearthed. This shows an 8-million-year-old turtle shell that measured nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) was discovered in Venezuela. ‘We are looking at a massive crisis’ Can Trump ...
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Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center hatches rare eastern box turtle twins amid conservation efforts

The mother turtle, suffering from a severe ear infection, laid her eggs in captivity while still recovering. The center was able to incubate the eggs, leading to this exciting hatching. Baby turtles ...
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Caldwell’s new-look downtown highlights the Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World

CALDWELL, Kan. (KSNW) — Many people may not know, but Caldwell is the Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World. The city is celebrating 40 years of the title by creating 12 unique pieces of art. “I ...
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What's the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?

Turtles and tortoises are both reptiles with shells, so what exactly are their differences? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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Turtle with unique peanut-shaped shell turns 41 in Missouri

Aug. 25 (UPI) --The Missouri Department of Conservation celebrated the 41st birthday of Peanut, a red-eared slider turtle with a unique figure eight-shaped shell. The department celebrated Peanut's ...
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This Anchorage box turtle has outlasted a dozen jobs, 8 homes and 3 Saabs

Huntman says turtles aren’t exactly fun. “With the turtle, you go on a hike, it'd have to either be a very short hike or a very slow hike,” he says. Doug Huntman nestled his box turtle back into her ...
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Nashville Zoo Turtle Enjoying Scratches Like He’s a Dog Is Simply Irresistible

Nashville Zoo Turtle Enjoying Scratches Like He’s a Dog Is Simply Irresistible originally appeared on PetHelpful. One of the great things about being an animal lover is learning all kinds of ...
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The eastern box turtle’s path to state symbol status | Word from the Smokies

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most biodiverse places in the world, so it’s no surprise that many of the plants and animals chosen as symbols of the two states it straddles - North ...
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Box Turtle Shell Rattle

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Notes from Sturtevant's personal ...