On a recent bright morning in Holgate, 5-year-old Josie Davenport cupped her hands together and giggled as a teeny, tiny northern diamondback terrapin wriggled around. The baby turtle — only a couple ...

The CDC has reported 51 cases of salmonella illness linked to tiny pet turtles across 21 states, and Florida has emerged as the state most affected by the outbreak. Florida leads the nation with seven ...