Fungal infections, such as shell rot, pose significant health risks to tortoises, often resulting from unsanitary conditions, excessive humidity, or minor shell injuries. Early signs include ...

In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about owning tortoises, including what they eat, what shelter they ...

A tortoise thought to be male for 41 years has laid four eggs. The pet called 'Speedy' always displayed ''male tendencies" including head-butting shoes and mounting various objects.

With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home. Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas nonprofit wants to stop the backyard breeding of tortoises. Tortoise Group Board Chair, Laura Deitsch, says right now there are about 150,000 pet tortoises in ...

El Chato Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) is ranked #5 out of 12 things to do in Galapagos Islands. See pictures and our review of El Chato Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island).

LOL!” This tortoise and goat friendship is so funny to witness and while this might not be the fastest way to get to breakfast, it is the most entertaining to watch!

Runners can even enjoy drink specials at Dovetail post-run, making it both a fitness and social outing. The Tortoise and Hare Run Club meets every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. at Dovetail Café.

Goliath, a 517-pound Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, became a father for the first time earlier this month, zoo officials said. “Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be an inspiration ...

Fort De Soto Park Manager, Dave Harshbarger, first noticed the gopher tortoises on the beach. “We did have a gopher tortoise population in the park, but it was limited, 8 known burrows at that time.

Florida gopher tortoise permits, removal cost, recipient sites Yet Florida issued 356% more permits to relocate tortoises, from 602 in 2014 to 2,751 in 2021.