Although bustling metropolitan centers aren't always associated with wildlife conservation — and are sometimes seen as a barrier to it — a team of researchers in Hong Kong say the city is the last ...

One of the world’s most densely populated cities might seem an unlikely refuge for endangered wildlife. But behind the concrete jungle of Hong Kong, where more than 7 million people mingle in a 430 ...

When locals Rick and Heather Kennedy spotted a struggling turtle near their home in Wasaga Beach, Ont., they didn’t hesitate to help. What they didn’t expect was that it was a Fly River turtle, a very ...

An animal rescue organization in Ireland is urging the public to not adopt turtles and other exotic pets unless they can properly care for them after a Chinese soft-shell turtle was found abandoned.

Thousands of exotic animals are quietly reshaping India's ecosystems, and the country's legal framework is struggling to keep ...

MANILA, Philippines (WFLA/NBC News) – Customs agents in the Philippines made a disturbing discovery on Sunday, 1,529 live exotic turtles hidden in luggage at an airport. Customs officials say the ...

While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption. There ...

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A Texas man’s guilty plea illuminates the workings of an ambitious international wildlife smuggling ring that has targeted exotic turtles and other species. A Texas man’s guilty plea illuminates the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this March 3, 2019, handout photo provided by the Bureau of Customs Public Information Office, duct taped turtles are presented ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists in Hong Kong are trying to save three species of turtles, CNN reports. The turtles are being hunted for medicinal ...