Airport authorities in the Galapagos Islands seized 185 newborn tortoises that were found wrapped in plastic in a red suitcase.Officials discovered the tortoise hatchlings on Sunday when they X-rayed ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Helix was born severely deformed, his back legs twisted 180-degrees. Helix faced certain euthanasia until Randy Betz, a lifelong tortoise lover, learned of his story. Betz has a side ...

The Aldabra tortoise herd at the Tulsa Zoo is growing with the recent hatchings of seven baby tortoises. The first came on Mother's Day marking a milestone for the Herps & Aquatics Department. "We ...

DENVER — Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance celebrated the hatching of an African pancake tortoise in May, and now they're asking for the public's help in picking a name. The critically endangered ...

One of the many benefits of having outdoor space is that you can create a welcoming environment for local wildlife that may pass through your yard. In the r/aww subreddit, a Reddit user shared a video ...

Researchers have captured the moment when a lifelong vegetarian broke rank to eat meat -- and what made it all the more "horrifying" was that it was a tortoise. Scientists captured the moment on video ...

The Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest residents have welcomed more hatchlings! Following the viral arrival of the four critically endangered Galapagos tortoise hatchlings earlier this year, the zoo has just ...

The Tulsa Zoo is giving its male and female Aldabra tortoises a seasonal break from each other by moving the females behind the scenes. TULSA, Okla. - The Aldabra tortoise herd at the Tulsa Zoo is ...