North Carolina is a rapidly developing state that still offers environments that are enjoyed by turtles. Ponds, slow-moving watercourses, marshes, swamps, estuaries, and lakes are all home to turtles in the state. With an Atlantic sea coast and mountain ranges inland, it is subject to severe climate conditions such as winter…
Painted turtles are, as the name indicates, very colorful creatures. With their vivid splashes of red, yellow, orange, ochre, tan, olive, black, and white, they are the show-offs of the turtle world. The skin of the head, neck, and legs is usually the most colorful part of the animal. Coloring on…
About 18% of the turtles of the world are to be found in the United States of America. And Georgia is one of the states that has been blessed by nature with a wide variety of these intriguing and enchanting animals. We have chosen ten of our favorite Georgian turtles. They…
Just What is a Snapping Turtle? Snapping turtles – guess what – they snap. They have strong jaws that can give you a serious gumming. Snapping turtles belong to the family Chelydridae, and they are widespread throughout the north, east, and south of the United States. They are also found in…
One of the things that most of us love about turtles is the way they look. With their wise faces, they seem to be as old as time, yet they can display some very cute characteristics. Their shells can be stunningly beautiful, and this has led to some species being hunted…
On the face of it, many turtles live in the mud and could be thought of as mud, or at least, muddy, turtles. But mud turtles are a specific group of amphibians that share common characteristics, and can be found throughout the United States, Central and South America, and Africa. Their…
Florida offers the perfect range of environments for turtles. It has everything from swamps and rivers, ponds and estuaries, canals and streams, and of course, it is surrounded by warm, blue, sub-tropical seas that are home to several sea turtle species. The climate is hot and moist – just what many…
Do Turtles Make Good Pets? In a word, yes. Turtles make interesting and enjoyable pets, especially for the person who is very interested in animal behavior and conservation. Having a turtle isn’t like having a dog or a cat. They will not interact with you, a human, all that much. The…
There are seven species of box turtles and several sub-species. Let’s take a look at each of these little guys, and find out what makes them so interesting and unique in the turtle world. Boxing Clever – Unique Turtles With Amazing Capabilities Box turtles are very special creatures. They have the…