The global illegal trade in wildlife is worth an estimated US$19 billion annually and is the largest crime sector after drugs, counterfeiting and human ...

A frightened rabbit and a small turtle were found alone and vulnerable with no safe place to stay. A caring dog stayed close to them as safe shelters were carefully prepared so each animal could have ...

Are box turtles in worse shape than herpetologists thought? University of Toledo researchers raise the question in new ...

A rare painted river terrapin hatched at the Smithsonian National Zoo, giving conservationists hope for a turtle species ...

Many people love turtles for their calm nature and long lifespan so they wish to keep them as a pet but India has clear laws about what kind of turtles are allowed to be kept and which are banned.

"It's like catching a tornado. Swim, burrow, they climb trees, they are like modern day velociraptors." ...

BEIJING: A game centre in China has come under fire after it used real hamsters as prizes in its claw machines to attract customers.

Along the final stretch of the Seyhan River, in southern Türkiye, plastic bits in various colors dot the water and sediment. When the river bends, shredded plastic, degraded by the elements, forms ...

"They're very wild, they're very active. They don't make good pets at all. They don't calm down." ...

If you’re looking for a pet that’s a little more unique than your typical cat or dog, you may be wondering what kinds of ...

The Nile monitor has an aggressive temperament and thrives in Florida's climate.

Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species.