Galapagos giant tortoises are some of the longest-living animals on Earth, but how do they pull off the feat? A new study has examined the genome of the species and found that they pack plenty of ...

For pet owners, aquarium goers and nature lovers, turtles are a spectacle to behold with intricate shells and long lifespans. Turtles exist in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Red-eared sliders, ...

ENGLE, N.M. — While the average lifespan of North America’s largest and most rare tortoise species is unknown, biologists have said it could span upward of a century. So saving the endangered species ...

Some animals certainy outlive humans, such as reptiles, and can even reach 200 years! The San Diego Zoo shared a video of their tortoise, who just celebrated her 139th birthday and is still going ...

For pet owners, aquarium goers and nature lovers, turtles are a spectacle to behold with intricate shells and long lifespans. Turtles exist in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Red-eared sliders, ...

The Mojave Desert Tortoise is a famous symbol of the American Southwest and one that faces something of a paradox – while the ...

Turtles and tortoises, though sharing ancient ancestry and a protective shell, exhibit significant differences in habitat, ...

Seeing a turtle isn’t rare in California, especially in ponds and lakes in city parks. Unfortunately, many are abandoned pets and might be species from anywhere in the world. Only one type, ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Have you ever considered adopting a desert tortoise? They make non-traditional pets, says the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), but by caring for them in your own ...