The variety of pets that one can legally get these days is incredible, and turtles have been on that list for a while now. They do not compete with top pet options like cats or dogs, but they definitely have their loyal following. But as with any other pet, there will be a lot of […]

Sea turtles have existed on earth for more than 100 million years and represent a huge link in the marine ecosystem, seagrass and coral reefs are maintained by sea turtles, and this benefits the development of shrimps, lobsters and tuna fish. They travel long distances, exposing themselves to countless natural and human-caused threats. Our ocean […]

Turtles are a very particular type of shelled reptiles that grow to different sizes depending on the species, and even though all species have a body with a shell, some of them have softer shells and some have harder ones. The Soft Shell Turtles, for example, have shells that are leatherier and more pliable. But […]

Turtles, depending on the species, are a shelled reptile that can live from 30 to 100 years. Box tortoises, one of the smaller-sized turtles, can live several decades. Giant tortoises, the largest type of turtles, can survive 100 years, or even more. Debates about why can turtles have such long lives have been opened through […]

Have you ever thought about how fortunate we are to live in this world full of natural beauty? Beauties that also form unique landscapes that are home to countless animals and plants. This enormous privilege leads us to have an even greater responsibility to care for and respect all the species that live or come […]

Littering causes an almost immediate discomfort to Sea Turtles that come in contact with trash, generating different types of afflictions, ending in the immunosuppression that inevitably results in illnesses and subsequent death. The degradation of the habitat of these animals is a constant threat and in general, occurs in large areas. Sea Turtles have to […]

Sea turtles travel a lot of miles across the ocean, crossing all over the sea from where they eat to where they reproduce. A lot of their reproductive cycle has to do with temperatures and environments where they know their eggs are gonna be safe, and only female turtles reach seashores to place them (even […]

Turtles are interesting animals that grow to various sizes, but all species have a body with a shell which varies in hardness accordingly. Some turtles, such as the aptly named Soft Shell variety, have shells that are more pliable and leatherier, while in others, like Snapping Turtles, the shell is much harder. Typically the shell […]

Turtles are reptiles that have a life span that varies from 30 to 100 years depending on the species. The smaller-sized turtles, such as box tortoises, can live up to about several decades, while the large giant tortoises can survive to be 100 years or more. There is some debate as to why exactly turtles […]

Turtles are not the only animals that live in the ocean. There are many animals that also live in the ocean and swim in the water. These include mammals, fish and in certain areas of the world, even birds. There are a few animals that travel along the same lines as turtles as they migrate […]