As this keystone species' name suggests, the gopher tortoise is an expert at living underground — like a gopher. Gopher tortoises have shovel-like front legs and strong, thick back legs to help them ...

A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their lives in floods this month ...

There has been an increase in abandoned pets across the state. Now even exotic animals are being left behind and recently, ...

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The video shows a woman coming from the backyard pen carrying one of the 100 pound tortoises and placing it in her car.

ANSONIA — Local animal control officials are searching for the person responsible for abandoning a pair of tortoises near the Quillinan Reservoir, city officials said. The turtles died after ...

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 ...