Declared extinct for over a century, a lone giant tortoise has resurfaced on a remote volcanic island, raising urgent ...

Giant tortoises are some of the long-lived species on the planet. Here’s what biologists now understand about one of nature’s most impressive longevity experiments. Giant tortoises are redefining what ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A wandering African spurred tortoise is back home safely thanks to the quick response of a Precinct 4 deputy constable and a watchful citizen. According to Pct. 4 Constable Mark ...

What do you think of when you hear the word “tortoise”? The giant tortoises that lumber along like tanks over the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific and the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean? The gopher ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Have you ever wanted to meet one of the largest species of tortoise in the world? Well, look no further than the new, up-close experience with Metro Richmond Zoo’s ...

Guwahati: Ten critically endangered Asian giant tortoises, reintroduced in a community forest in Nagaland’s Peren district, would be protected by a group of ‘Tortoise Guardians’ who are local youth ...

Woodland Park Zoo will feature two giant tortoises for its "Wild Encounters" exhibit, and visitors will soon be able to touch ...

The Seychelles is renowned for its iconic giant tortoises, specifically the Aldabra giant tortoise, which can live for over 150 years. These gentle giants are a major tourist attraction and can be ...

Sulcata Tortoises are the third largest tortoise in the world. They may not be the best pets for most of us, but if you’re the right person, perhaps a big one can join your family! For a Creature ...

Woodland Park Zoo is redesigning its Family Farm into Wild Encounters, featuring new up-close animal experiences, a lorikeet ...