Not everyone in Dana Cornelius’ third-grade class at Peebles Elementary School gets fed a fish on his or her birthday. But Yertle does. Yertle the turtle is Cornelius’ class pet. And speaking of ...

A tough local turtle is in recovery after a night-shift custodian at Whale Branch Early College High School was caught allegedly torturing the classroom pet with acid and a wooden mop. Armard Delrease ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...