The box turtle and the painted turtle are both turtles from the family Emydidae. Both painted turtles and box turtles are popular pets across the world. They have a similar appearance, with colorful ...

Karen Deville usually looks forward to rainy days — but not just because it waters her plants. Deville is delighted that when it rains, and box turtles creep out of her yard, in Baton Rouge's ...

Imagine that your body is 10 times the size of your limbs. Each of your four legs are short, thick, round and tipped with long narrow claws. Your body is also your home that you carry around with you ...