Popular pet turtle breeds include ... and instead prefer shallow water where they can touch the bottom of the tank. Spotted turtle. These pretty turtles have distinctive markings on their shells.

The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...

In the now-viral video posted on Twitter, Santore spotted the turtle from across the river and zoomed in on the creature with his camera, while exclaiming, "Look at this guy! Look at this ...

The turtle is "probably the most popular pet aquatic turtle," according to the Veterinary Centers of America (VCA) Animal Hospitals' website. The turtles are native to the southern United States ...

The spotted turtle's alluring features — its diminutive size, smooth black shell and dainty yellow speckles — have unfortunately contributed to its decline, since its charisma has made it a favorite ...