If you are returning a tortoise to the wild, it should be fine as long as it is a place where the same species lives.You ...

About 183,000 individual Aldabra giant tortoises are living on the African atoll, after their numbers dwindled to only 1,000.

Sometimes, a leopard tortoise will suddenly retract its head into its shell and make a hissing sound.When you hear this sound, you might wonder, "Is it angry?" or "Is it trying to intimidate ...

In this video, an African spurred tortoise named Seamus demonstrates his frustration by aggressively pushing around his small ...

Giant tortoises once pushed to the brink of extinction now outnumber humans in their home of the Seychelles, according to a new survey on one of the African nation’s most remote islands.

A new look at the genes of Jonathan, who is considered to be the world’s oldest known land animal, reveals interesting ...

Sulcata tortoises are turning up in yards and in the wild across southern Arizona, fueled in part by an unregulated pet trade, neglect and accidental escapes.

Rowdy was last seen crossing 5th Street on Wednesday, possibly headed toward Willoughby or 5th Street Station.

Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is about 194 years old and the oldest land animal alive today. Discoveries about his genetics could provide clues to extending lifespan in humans ...

He’s way over the hill and still going because of incredible genes. But what’s his skincare routine?

Scientists have sequenced his genome for the first time, hoping the world’s oldest land animal can offer clues into the genetics of longevity. Jonathan is an Aldabra giant tortoise living 1,200 miles ...

ENGLEWOOD — Charlotte County’s Animal Control officers pick up lots of stray dogs and cats on any given day. Apparently, ...