Health & behaviorDo Turtles Recognize Their Owners? Familiarity and Behavior
Turtles can learn routines and associations. Explore what familiar behavior may mean without treating it as proof of human-like affection.
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Turtle basicsHow Do Turtles Breathe? Lungs and Underwater Adaptations
Turtles breathe air with lungs. Explore species-specific underwater oxygen uptake and why impressive dive ability does not prevent drowning.
SpeciesHow Long Do Painted Turtles Live?
Painted turtles can live long lives in captivity. With proper care, the typical life span for a painted turtle is 20 to 25 years in captivity
SpeciesThe 5 Best Small Turtles for Beginners
The best small turtles for beginners are spotted turtles, mud turtles, musk turtles, male diamondback terrapins, and box turtles.
SpeciesWhich Turtle has an Orange Belly?
The two main types of turtles that have an orange belly are red-bellied cooters and painted turtles. While they look similar, there are a couple ways to distinguish them.
SpeciesAlbino Red Eared Slider Turtle: Care Tips and Photos!
If you are lucky enough to get a Albino Red Eared Slider, you probably have a lot of questions. Here is a review of the most important facts
Habitat & gearWhat Turtles Can Live In A 40 Gallon Tank?
The best turtles for a 40 gallon tank are Musk Turtles, Eastern Box Turtle, Mississippi Map Turtle, Reeve's Turtle, Three Striped Mud Turtle, Texas Map Turtle, and the Razorback Musk Turtle.
SpeciesHow Long Can Red Eared Sliders Hold Their Breath?
Do you own a red eared slider? You may be suprised to find out that red eared sliders can actually hold their breath underwater for at least
SpeciesDo Turtles Have Teeth?
To get straight to the point, no, turtles do not have teeth. The main reason turtles are able to chew their food is because of their strong
SpeciesCan Turtles be Gay?
The answers is a bit tricky. Yes, male turtles have been known to exhibit same-sex attraction, but this is usually when there aren’t females around.