Little Dot, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be born in 1936, is one of the five giant tortoises going on display at the Indianapolis Zoo this weekend. While the tortoises’ permanent habitat is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...