Other Reptiles
Reptiles are beautiful creatures that have evolved since the beginning of time. Check out these articles about all kinds of unique reptiles.
Nile Crocodile: Giant, Vicious and Surprisingly Social
So, the American Alligator Can Climb Trees ... How Terrifying
Saltwater Crocodile: Enormous and Dangerously Patient
Saw-scaled Viper: Opportunistic, Fast and Highly Venomous
Inland Taipan: Most Venomous Snake in the World
7 Orange Snake Species You Don't See Every Day
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The green sea turtle is among the most elegant marine creatures cruising through our oceans. Known for their gentle demeanor and striking appearance, these marine turtles are vital to ocean ecosystems, especially their marine turtle habitat in coral reefs and seagrass meadows.
The leatherback sea turtle is the heavyweight of the sea turtle world ... literally. This sea turtle species can grow as long as a small car and weighing over half a ton!
By Mack Hayden
Turtles, whether giant land tortoises, sea turtles or the pet turtle in your aquarium, tend to be omnivores and love a varied vegetarian and protein diet.
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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.
By Mark Mancini
They both have prehistoric looking shells and squatty legs, but how are they different?
Eating wild turtles may sound like an easy catch for survival, but it's a bad idea for several reasons.
Why do turtles have shells is the kind of question a kid would ask. But the answer is surprisingly complicated.
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If you are thinking of getting a pet baby turtle, make sure you know how and what to feed it to ensure it lives a long and happy life.
Some animals are home hoppers - they'll leave small or damaged shells behind when they find better digs. Are turtles the same, or are they more invested in their keratin coverings?