When Fray Tomás de Berlanga first landed on the Galapagos Islands in 1535, he wasn’t impressed by the dry, volcanic landscape. However, he certainly was shocked to see giant tortoises so ...

Many people often live to a ripe old age, but 'Lonesome George', a giant tortoise, was estimated to have been over 100 years old. This week his keeper of 40 years, Fausto Llerena, sadly found him dead ...

On average, a Galapagos tortoise grows to about 5 feet long, but the largest recorded was nearly 6 feet. Female tortoises are quite impressive, weighing in at around 250 pounds.

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 ...

Slow and steady wins hearts! These adorable creatures show that love comes from relaxation, reminding us to cherish life’s ...

But a similar finch on another island has a big, thick beak for eating seeds. The tortoises on some islands have shells that are dome shaped because they eat plants that are low down. But similar ...

A regular Galapagos giant tortoise can easily live past 100. One of the tortoises named Harriet, managed to live up to 175.

They are the third largest species of tortoise in the world, after the Galapagos tortoise and the Aldabra giant tortoise. Abigail Hardwick, animal officer at Tropical World, said the group were ...