On the horizon directly in front of her burrow, about two miles offshore, Egmont Key’s historic lighthouse towered over ...

Sulcata tortoises are known as the African spurred ... was found maneuvering a bone-dry strip without much promise of water.

Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, ...

In January, severe flooding caused by two cyclones severely damaged Itampolo’s Lavavolo Tortoise Center, located in Ampanihy ...

The different species vary in size, with the largest being the Burmese mountain tortoise (also known as the Asian brown tortoise). It reaches up to 60cm in length and weighs up to 20-37kg. Most Asian ...

However, sailors began capturing the animals for their ships — since the tortoises could go without food or water for months, crews kept them aboard as a living food storage for long journeys.

The lake has long served as a sanctuary for migratory birds, tortoises, and fish, offering a vital green space in the heart of the city. Now, with its water nearly gone, the tortoises ...