Turtles are unique and fascinating pets, valued for their calm demeanor and long lifespans. However, one challenge that turtle owners face is detecting illness early. In the wild, turtles ...

Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital has seen a surge of green sea turtles needing treatment for a mysterious disease that appears to "melt" their shells, causing lesions and open wounds on their shells ...

Ecologists from the Lake County Forest Preserves are testing an experimental treatment to protect Blanding’s turtles from a dangerous, potentially fatal fungal disease. In 2022, during routine health ...