Galapagos tortoises are being threatened by an invasive tree species. Read how maintaining tortoise highways may be the best remedy.

A pet giant African tortoise braved a roaring rainstorm, calmly staying put in the yard. Footage shows the four-year-old sulcata named Kiro calmly resting in his shell amid the bad weather in Chiang ...

We surprised Mom with a visit to meet a massive tortoise, and her emotional reaction was more than we ever expected. From the moment she saw it, she was overwhelmed with joy, awe, and a few tears.

Four endangered baby tortoises have made their highly anticipated public debut at the Philadelphia Zoo as the first hatchlings of their 100-year-old mother, Mommy. Mommy, a western Santa Cruz ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

Prior to the hatchlings, there were only 44 individual Western Santa Cruz Giant tortoises in all U.S. zoos combined, so these newest additions represent a new genetic lineage and some much-needed ...

Four adorable western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise babies are now on display at Philadelphia Zoo after their 100-year-old 'Mommy' reproduced for the first time.

With unmatched wildlife, historic cities and one of the great bucket list destinations on its itinerary, Ecuador is a dream vacation. Here’s where to go, what to see and how to do it hassle free ...

A penguin and giant tortoise were brought on board Xafira. And as Lotte Hass took photographs, she’d beseech some poor creature to “not be frightened” and “look pleasant”. This is a ...

The tropical island was only accessible by boat and was home to a wide range of animals, including exotic birds, giant tortoises, and even one of the largest walk-through aviaries in the world.

here are some of the most living living animals. Giant tortoises, particularly those from the Galapagos Islands and the Seychelles, are known for their impressive lifespans. Some can live over 100 ...