The African Side-Neck Turtle is a semi-aquatic freshwater turtle native to sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Madagascar. They get their name from their unique defense behavior: instead of retracting straight…

Red-eared sliders are one of the most recognizable and commonly kept aquatic turtles in the pet trade. Native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, they inhabit slow-moving freshwater bodies like ponds, lakes, and rivers. They get their name from the bright red stripe just behind each eye, which becomes less vivid with age…

The Red-Footed Tortoise is a vibrant, medium-sized tortoise native to South America, especially the savannas and forest edges of the Amazon Basin. Recognizable by the red, orange, or yellow scales on their legs and head, these tortoises are curious, social…