"All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises," Sydnee Fenn, a reptile keeper at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, told Live Science. Generally, the reptiles that people call turtles spend a ...

In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and insects were seen as simple creatures that reacted purely on instinct.

Reptiles have very different nutritional habits Today's reptiles show a wide variety of dietary preferences, ranging from plant- to animal-feeding. And there are also species that specialize in ...

A dozen pet reptiles were rescued from a Columbia home Tuesday after their owner suddenly died. Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, a nonprofit in Lancaster County, answered the call to secure the ...

Pet reptiles and amphibians face more risks to their welfare than other dometic pets due to how they are referred to by the ...

TUCSON, Ariz. — Roughly 250 small animals that were transferred from California to Arizona may have ended up being fed to reptiles, according to two humane societies. Tucson TV station KVOA ...