Turtles have very low cancer rates, even in large, long-lived species. Their bodies show strong natural cancer defenses.

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, provides the strongest evidence to date that cancer is extremely ...

Snout pressed to the ground, a border collie named Delta zigzagged through the shrubs on a private nature reserve near Cape ...

Turtles could offer valuable clues for preventing or treating cancer in humans and are a promising model for studying healthy ...

Turtles very rarely get cancer according to a new study that could offer valuable clues for preventing or fighting cancer in humans.

Turtles could hold the key to finding a cure for cancer, researchers have found. Creatures that are both large and long-lived ...

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, provides the strongest evidence to date that cancer is extremely rare in turtles, a ...

Life’s a lot better when you stay curious and open-minded about the world. That’s easier said than done, however. Adult ...

An Alaska brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo in northeastern Minnesota has a gleaming new silver-colored canine tooth after a first-of-its-kind procedure. The 800-pound bear named Tundra was put ...

These extraordinary animals have evolved in isolation, shaped by the quirks and secrets of their island homes. It’s a thrilling reminder that our world is full of surprises—pockets of life you can’t ...

Abu the Galápagos tortoise just turned 135—and became a father for the first time! Zoo Miami celebrates his incredible milestone as both the oldest and newest dad at the zoo.

Goliath the tortoise had a big shellebration Sunday as he marked his first Father's Day. He also turned 135 at Zoo Miami.