Box turtles primarily live on land, and they can be somewhat challenging pets. They are a long-term commitment, living for several decades. Plus, getting their environment right can be difficult.

A month after releasing Eastern box turtles in a new home, Ohio conservation leaders say they're seeing signs of success.

CRANFORD, N.J. (PIX11) — A summer stroll along the Rahway River became an ongoing wildlife rescue operation after more than ...

The Sedgwick County Zoo shared that the hatching of the McCord's box turtle is "an important milestone for conservation" Getty Images/Westend61 A zoo in Kansas has welcomed the arrival of a rare ...

This year has been a great one for spotting Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina) in the Andorra Natural Area, the northern end of Wissahickon Park. We had three unique animals sighted: one ...

A large turtle rescue in New Jersey found nearly 190 abandoned Eastern box turtles along a Union County riverbank.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Four baby Eastern box turtles — a species with a plummeting population in Virginia — were recently hatched at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, including rare turtle twins ...

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — After digging through mud on his hands and knees, Todd Fredericksen straightened up and held out his find. The small turtle hid itself in its patterned shell as Fredericksen wiped ...

Every spring, thousands of turtles begin their yearly search for places to forage, mate and lay eggs. Sometimes they have to cross Missouri's roads to do it. Every year, Jeff Briggler sees the same ...