The average tortoise lifespan is between 50 and 150 years old, depending on the species, and some can live for more than 200 years.

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How long do turtles live? A turtle's lifespan depends on the species, but most aquatic species live into their 40s, PetMD reports.Smaller species live only about a quarter of a century, and ...

How long do turtles live? A turtle's lifespan depends on the species, but most aquatic species live into their 40s, PetMD reports.Smaller species live only about a quarter of a century, and ...

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While upward of 60 years represents the maximum potential lifespan, many popular large pet birds like those owned by McGay can live until 40 or 50 in captivity, she said.

A rare Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise who is estimated to be 97 has become the oldest known first-time mother of her species, according to officials at Philadelphia Zoo. Mommy, who has ...

AZGFD says tortoise adoption applications are still open. As the weather cools, adoptions will be put on hold due to while tortoises brumate, or hibernate.