Crush, a 55 pound African Spurred Tortoise, has gone missing. His Cape Coral owner has turned to social media to help find ...

They are an invaluable tool. Experts turn to unexpected helpers for critical mission in 'tortoise capital of the world' — ...

Feeding turtles and tortoises right means mimicking their natural diet; the wrong foods, even common ones, can be harmful.

Have you ever considered the idea of owning tortoises as pets? If you have, this guide is for you. Deciding to get a tortoise ...

Much-needed monsoon rains bring out desert wildlife in Arizona. Animals may wander in search of mates, moisture, and as a ...

An endangered giant tortoise has become the oldest first-time mom of her species after having her first babies at around 100 years old - her mate was also around a similar age.

The baby African pancake tortoise's birth was announced on June 10. The zoo then turned to TODAY.com readers to select the ...

The critically endangered female tortoise hatched May 23, after about six months in incubation, and marks the first ...

Vegetation Management Preserving Endangered Species: The Gopher Tortoise and Cooperative Energy's Approach A Mississippi utility becomes an accidental steward of a threatened population of gopher ...

Tortoises can be moody too. A new study finds they experience long-lasting emotional states that shape their behavior.

Florida gopher tortoises are a threatened species and 365 others depend on their burrows. Florida development boom is leaving little room for the native land tortoises. Developers may have to ...