Russian tortoises are one of the most popular reptile pets. They’re widely available and have a reputation for being a great gateway to owning reptiles. However, the reality is that these ...

When Cheryl and Vince Reeves wanted to spruce up their backyard with a mural honoring their tortoise rescue and their little ...

Desert tortoises were once so plentiful that people driving through the Mojave would take them home to keep as backyard pets. But in some patches of California desert, their numbers have dropped ...

A pet turtle might be an appealing addition to a household, but they require specialist care which is not to be undertaken ...

Desert tortoises were once so plentiful that people driving through the Mojave would take them home to keep as backyard pets. But in some patches of California desert, their numbers have dropped ...

A turtles boot camp is helping the tortoise survive and ultimately thrive in the Mojave Desert, which would be permanently damaged without its presence.

What are the new Pets Go codes? This is the latest spinoff from BIG Games Pets’ series of Pet-themed Roblox experiences. This one lets you fulfill your dreams of collecting cube-shaped critters.

The Galápagos tortoises left a big impression: Ortelius then used the name "Insulae of the Galapagos" in his atlas, thus naming the 10 islands after the now-iconic giant tortoises. Galapagos ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Pet ownership in the U.S. has jumped significantly over the past three decades. As of 2024, 66% of U.S. households (86.9 million ...