A zoo in Leeds has welcomed five giant tortoises after they outgrew their previous home. The group of sulcata tortoises, also ...

Watch the Video Click here to watch on YouTube When Fray Tomás de Berlanga first landed on the Galapagos Islands in 1535, he ...

Chunky Panday and his family recently escaped to the serene beaches of Seychelles for a rejuvenating vacation. Known for its crystal-clear waters and lush greenery, it proved to be the perfect getaway ...

The longest-living creature on earth is the glass sponge, which can live up to 10,000 to 15,000 years. On the other hand, tortoises are considered the oldest living land mammal on earth.

The remarkable longevity of these animals is often linked to slow metabolisms, deep-sea habitats, or protective shells that ...

There are now over 2,000 of them on Española Island. The giant tortoises are known for their long, leathery necks and lifespans of over 100 years A group of giant tortoises who have lived in ...

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 ...

In 1832, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) was born. Although his exact birthdate is unknown, he has been given the official birthday of December 4 ...

However, he certainly was shocked to see giant tortoises so enormous that a person could ride atop them! These giant tortoises are some of the most iconic creatures in the Galapagos. The islands ...