Galápagos giant tortoises are known for reaching impressive sizes. One such reptile's massive measurements blew even his brethren out of the water.

Biodiversity seemed doomed. NGM Maps But then the country experienced a shift in conservation consciousness—and the giant Aldabra tortoises are among its most visible signs. These massive ...

Surprisingly, Alagba was not a giant tortoise as one would expect due to its age but it was categorised as an African spur-thighed tortoise.

There are more tortoises than humans on this UNESCO World Heritage Site – in fact, it’s home to the largest wild Aldabra giant tortoise population in the world Esmeralda is a rather remarkable ...

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 ...

Like Tiptoe, a Giant Tortoise who had to be carefully moved when it looked like the worst was about to happen. We can only imagine how scary things were for Tiptoe's owner, Caitlin. Moving a Giant ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...