Boxed in by a freeway, a golf course and a neighborhood, it’s a miracle that San Francisco’s Mountain Lake even exists. But not only is the tiny lake—located on the south end of the city’s Presidio ...

Snapping turtles are not the kind of animal that most people think of as “cute” with their funnel-shaped noses, thick, warty bodies, and armored tails. Box turtles are cute. Sea turtles are adorable.

Tiny turtles are undoubtedly adorable creatures, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to steer clear of giving them a cuddle and a kiss following a salmonella outbreak.

This is turtle-ly something that you should not do. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a warning about turtles. And it’s not because the CDC has something against turtle love.

Pet turtles may be cute enough to kiss, but the infectious germs they carry can come with serious consequences. A salmonella outbreak linked to the shelled swimmers can be found in 21 states, ...

Turtles are one of the oldest kinds of reptiles on the planet. Their hard shell and slow-moving mannerisms make them unique pets. They’re hardy creatures and can be fun to care for. They may seem like ...