Physical Characteristics of the Galapagos Tortoise Galapagos tortoises are true giants of the reptile world, with adults weighing up to 900 pounds (408 kg) and measuring over 5 feet (1.5 meters ...

Galapagos Tortoises are among the most iconic animals in the world. Extremely rare, they exist naturally only on the ...

The tortoise is believed to be about 100 years old. It was taken by boat to the main Galapagos conservation center on Santa Cruz island. Conservationists in the Galapagos Islands have found a ...

Cabrera wears dirty blue jeans, a shy smile, and a T-shirt with a tortoise over his heart. We pass a boulder that issues a resigned hiss and retracts its head. We soon pass another boulder ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's ...

The Galapagos Islands are about 600 miles off ... One popular beach on the island is the stunning white sand Tortuga Bay, where the turtle watching can't be beaten. This is your chance to embrace ...

Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the opportunity to photograph inside an empty tortoise shell for a memorable experience. – Xavier Castro Embark on ...

BOWHEAD WHALE These massive whales, found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, are known for their exceptional longevity. Some individuals have been estimated to live for over 200 years, making them one ...

Lori and Jeff Townsend, Port Clinton, introduce their grandson Sam Nuhfer, 2, Maumee, to Emerson after the 450-pound galapagos tortoise was moved to his outdoor enclosure at the Toledo Zoo on Tuesday.

Some animals can live to a startlingly old age, from the famous 392-year-old “Greenland shark” to a 190-year-old tortoise in the Seychelles. Two science studies published recently brings us closer to ...

Travelers visit this isolated strip of Santa Cruz's southern coastline for some quality face time with the Galapagos' marine turtles. If you visit between January and February, you may even catch ...