Next on our list of the smallest tortoise species is the Greek. It’s one of 5 subspecies of Mediterranean tortoise, along with the Egyptian, Russian, Hermanns, and Marginated.

Discover 18 turtle and tortoise species that highlight the diversity of the Testudines order, from the giant leatherback to the fascinating hawksbill.

Fernanda is a lone small female tortoise who was spotted on Fernandina Island in 2019. She’s a member of a species once thought to be extinct in the Galapagos Islands, a new genetic study has ...

The humble tortoise is perhaps one of the most iconic reptiles in existence. Known for their slow pace and herbivorous diet, you’d think these animals are rather straightforward. However ...

Little is known about Diego’s early life. The long-necked, yellow-faced tortoise is thought to have been picked up in Española during a scientific expedition sometime between 1900 and 1959.

Arizona developers could face some obstacles if federal officials place the Sonoran Desert Tortoise on the endangered species list. It could mean more restrictions on where and what land they can ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Leathery, shy and a bit world-weary, the Mojave desert tortoise doesn’t come across as a high-roller. But among land-going critters on the endangered species list, it’s ...

A new species of giant tortoise has been discovered hiding in plain sight on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. A population of about 250 animals living in an arid inland area of Santa Cruz island turns ...

Tortoise Species Thought Extinct Since 1906 Discovered Alive on Galapagos Island. A tortoise species not seen in over 100 years was found on the Galapagos island of Fernandina. By.

The newly rediscovered tortoise is over 50 years old but is small and likely stunted from a lack of vegetation in her habitat. The researchers discovered scat and footprints from other tortoises ...