Mr. Potato Head, the El Paso Zoo's oldest resident, has revitalized digs, where he can roam on fresh grass, take a muddy dip in a wallow or stroll into his re-roofed barn to cool down on a straw bed.

The feeding took place at the end of a tour at the charming Turtle Conservancy in Ojai, which is home to some 550 turtles.

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Attention reptile-lovers, what do you call an animal that lives in a shell made of bone and keratin, shuffles along at a slow pace and lives on land? Any guesses? You may have off-handedly answered ...

The oldest animals in the world have amazed scientists and nature lovers for centuries. Some species live far longer than humans, holding secrets to survival, adaptation, and resilience. These longest ...

With a government shutdown looming and midterms about a year away, Democratic lawmakers are itching for a fight on health care. Democrats have successfully run on health care before, and they believe ...

A zoo owner has put his 15-acre conservation project on the market for £2.75m. Steve Cardell opened Cassiobury Farm and Fishery in Watford in 2016 following a restoration project having first ...

A tortoise has been reunited with his owner after "miraculously" surviving being put out with the recycling. Missing pet Rupert found himself trapped in a recycling bag and picked by the authorities.

Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New ...

A Vero Beach man was charged after being found with a gopher tortoise during a traffic stop. Gopher tortoises are a threatened species in Florida and are protected under state law. It is illegal to ...

The oldest animals in the world: How long can an animal really live? It's a question that fascinates many of us, especially since scientists keep finding out about the amazing lifespans of animals all ...